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 travel: Expand your perspective with faculty tours and study abroad to fashion capitals like New York, Florence, and Paris, gaining firsthand insight into global trends and industry practices. See JCCC Global Engagement.
- 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!
