welcome to isaic

ISAIC, the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center, is a fundamental new approach to talent force development and economic stimulus. A Detroit-based 501c3 nonprofit, ISAIC is a national resource for those committed to positive impact through responsible production of high-quality garments and provides solutions centered around people, education, advanced manufacturing and upward mobility for workers. ISAIC’s proprietary training curriculum is being used in multiple states across the country. Its learning and contract manufacturing factory is located in mid-town Detroit, above Carhartt’s flagship store.

Vision

ISAIC is dedicated to creating a better industry that empowers people with the opportunity to relentlessly pursue innovation for better lives.

Principles and Values

Guided by our key message People Power ISAIC, leadership must articulate and demonstrate our commitment to people in everything we do.

• We foster the spirit of innovative thinking and exploration in all we do

• We embody the strength of diversity, equity and inclusion

• We honor each other with respectful discourse

• We make decisions through the lens of sustainability for people and planet

• We cultivate and amplify interpersonal and industry relationships

• We power innovation with people

• We tirelessly pursue better best practices

• We adhere to unbiased exploration and innovation

• We put mutual success ahead of competition

• We commit to financial stability, security and longevity

• We practice symbiotic citizenship

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are fully committed to the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  More than a destination to reach, DE&I  is who we are and how we operate.

 We believe that:

• Diversity instills dignity

• Equity distributes power

• Inclusion ignites opportunity

We understand that participation in decision making creates better outcomes. We are dedicated to fostering honest and open communication within the boundaries of discretion and confidentiality. We are committed to expanding opportunity, respect for the individual, and celebration of our unique community. People Power ISAIC.

 Donors and Investors

Thanks to the donors and investors who make our work possible:

Partners/Alliances

ISAIC is fortunate to partner with visionary organizations, companies and individuals who want to revolutionize the way apparel is manufactured through a new approach to talent force development. They include City of Detroit, College for Creative Studies, Design Core Detroit, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, The Empowerment Plan, Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Pure Michigan Business Connect, Urban Manufacturing Alliance.