Shape your future in fashion at JCCC
Combine your creativity and business interests for a fulfilling role in the fashion industry.
At Johnson County Community College, our Fashion Merchandising & Design program offers a dynamic education that prepares you for success in the fast-paced fashion industry. Whether you're drawn to the creative world of fashion design or the business-driven side of merchandising, our comprehensive curriculum provides the skills and experience you need to thrive.
Why study fashion at JCCC?
- Career-ready training: If you aspire to work for a leading fashion brand, style for major retailers, or forecast industry trends, our program equips you with both technical expertise and business acumen.
- Expert faculty: Learn from experienced industry professionals who bring real-world knowledge and connections into the classroom.
- Hands-on learning: Work with industry-standard software, textiles, and garment construction techniques.
- The Historical Fashion Collection: Access a remarkable archive of garments and accessories spanning decades, offering an exceptional, interactive resource for studying fashion history, construction, and design evolution.
- Seamless transfer opportunities: Our programs are designed to help students transition to top four-year fashion schools nationwide. JCCC Transfer Information and Services has details; make an appointment with an Academic Counselor to explore your options.
- Global and national fashion experiences: Expand your perspective with faculty tours and study abroad to fashion capitals like New York, Las Vegas, and Florence, Italy, gaining firsthand insight into global trends and industry practices.
- Your career starts here: Find employment projections and salary information at the Power BI Post Graduate Report.
At JCCC, we don’t just teach fashion—we prepare you for a future in it.
Contact Info
Joy Rhodes, Chair
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 3381
Location: OCB 309
Email: jrhodes7@jccc.edu
Mark your calendars for the next JCCC Fashion Show!
True to Form: The 2025 JCCC Fashion Show
Fri. Apr. 18 | Wylie Hospitality and Culinary Academy (WHCA) lobby
Original student designs and a partnership with the culinary department will provide a unique visual and sensory experience.
All proceeds benefit student scholarships.
Save the date—ticket sales go live February 2025!
