🌟 PATTERN Team Spotlight: Emily Rouse 🌟 Meet Emily Rouse, owner of Edgington Studio, our Textile Industry Consultant, and a key member of the PATTERN: Textile Training and Manufacturing Center team! 👏 🧵 Why PATTERN? Emily first discovered her love for sewing in middle school, captivated by the ability to transform ideas into tangible products. Now, she’s bringing her expertise back to West Virginia, helping to create new opportunities for textile workers—something she wished had been available when she was growing up. 💡 Looking Forward PATTERN isn’t just about training—it’s about creating a sustainable industry in the New River Gorge region and beyond. Emily is excited to see people build careers in textiles close to home and anticipates that outside companies will recognize the value of investing in this growing hub. 🔗 Learn more about PATTERN and the opportunities it’s creating: nrgrda.org/pattern/ #PATTERNWV #TextileInnovation #MadeInWestVirginia #NRGOpportunity #SewingTheFuture
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3wReally enjoyed reading this post. (Congratulations Emily on your spotlight!)