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Dress for SuccessSan Dieg0
Programs and Services
3295 Meade Avenue, San Diego CA 92116Ph. 619.281.3773 Fax 619.281.3737
[email protected] www.dressforsuccess.org
Presented by Karen Gould & Christine Shine
Mission Statement
The mission of Dress for Success San Diego
is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing
professionalattire, a network of support, and
the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Suiting•Women are referred to Dress for Success by agencies offering job readiness, rehabilitation and other programs.
•Dress for Success provides a complete outfit of business attire as women prepare for a job interview.
•Once employed, clients receive up to a week’s worth of workplace-appropriate attire to ease their transition into the new work environment.
Suiting
PWG
Mentoring
Breakfast Club
Training
Professional Women’s Group
•The PWG is a monthly forum for Dress for Success employed or recently suited women.
•During meetings, members are given the opportunity to network with other professional women.
•Women discuss common experiences and provide career advice and resources such as job openings, training, and community resources.
•Expert speakers address subjects such as financial literacy, stress management, workplace etiquette, debt counseling, nutrition, and career advancement options.
Suiting
PWG
Mentoring
Breakfast Club
Training
Mentoring Program•Clients are teamed with successful businesswomen in the community for guidance, support and consultation on employment-related issues and career building opportunities.
•The mentor and mentee meet at least twice a month by phone or in person.
•The client identifies 1-3 goals that they will work on with their mentor.
Suiting
PWG
Mentoring
Breakfast Club
Training
Links to Training •Dress for Success has developed working relationships with One-Stop Career Centers and Robert Half International.
•Clients are given the opportunity to receive job search, resume assistance, career planning, skill assessment and software training through these organizations.
Suiting
PWG
Mentoring
Breakfast Club
Training
The Breakfast Club•A 12-week workshop series for unemployed and underemployed women seeking job search assistance.
•Women develop essential career-oriented skills to meet their immediate and long-term professional goals.
•The Breakfast Club incorporates workshops and group discussions to promote professional and personal networking, knowledge-sharing and relationship building.
Suiting
PWG
Mentoring
Breakfast Club
Training
First 6 Weeks Last 6 weeks
Week 1: Transferable Job Skills
Week 2: Resume Writing Week 3: Cover Letters Week 4: Interviewing
Skills Week 5: Mock Interviews Week 6: Job Search
Week 7: Networking Skills
Week 8: Building Your Professional Image
Week 9: Resume Writing Week 10: Setting Goals for
Success Week 11: Education &
Training Week 12: Next Steps
Breakfast Club Schedule
The Breakfast Club
12 week ProgramEvery Wednesday
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Healthy BreakfastExpert Speaker
NetworkingGroup Discussions
Breakfast Club Client Benefits
•Networking: Group members share job leads
•Support: Mutual support and encouragement, exchanging ideas
•Job Search Strategies: Practical skill building throughinteractive workshops by a career professional
•Structure: Women have a regular meeting time and dressprofessionally as they would if employed
•Motivation: Members gain confidence and maintain apositive outlook on their job search
Developing a Partnership
Dress for Success and Maximus Working together to assist unemployed and
underemployed women in San Diego
•Dress for Success: Provide coffee, breakfast, curriculum, and presenters
•Maximus: Provide facilities, advertisement, and recruitment of members
