Training With Columbus Shoe Repair
At Columbus Shoe Repair, we offer training programs in the areas of leather working and shoe making for aspiring cobblers. As a cobbler, you are typically expected to have a solid knowledge of leather; its properties and characteristics and also how to combine your knowledge of shoe making with repair techniques to repair shoes.
To get relevant skills, you could go enroll at a community college or vocational institution, but I guarantee that we are way cheaper and offer better practical training. Coming under our apprenticeship program gives you the opportunity to learn from experienced cobblers and have a feel of how things work in a shoe repair shop. We will offer you our best but you would have to bring your A-game. You have to love practical work and have excellent hand-eye coordination to use our machines. You will also need to understand basic arithmetic for taking measurements. Above all, your creativity and work ethic will be your secret weapons. We also teach customer relations; how to best deliver your clients ‘needs. As a trained and experienced cobbler, you could either set up your own shop or join a shoe manufacturing company. Employment also abounds in fashion, entertainment, upholstery and more. We will train you to repair shoes and anything else you need to run you own store. This includes 2 months (or 300 Hours) of training in our store working closely with our top cobblers. We will also provide guidelines needed to set you on the right track. We will put you in contact with the suppliers and equipment sales representatives. This is a great opportunity to start your own business without all the franchise fees, extra monthly fees and other hidden charges other business may require. Give us a call today and book your place (614) 639-3233. |