| Professional Dressing Program
for Women and Men
"Wardrobe for Opportunity provides so much more than a suit. They have helped me to believe in myself again."
WFO receives referrals of qualified clients from over
70 partner social service agencies that are actively
helping jobseekers prepare for and find jobs. During
an initial appointment with a volunteer ‘personal
shopper,’ a client receives two complete outfits
including shoes and accessories for their upcoming interview.
Once the client has been offered employment, they can
return to WFO for a ‘working wardrobe’ which
consists of enough clothing to dress for the first few
weeks of work. Each consultation helps the client gain
a more positive sense of self, enabling them to project
the image of a confident applicant and employee.
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Pathways to Opportunity
Career
Advancement Program
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Thanks to the skills that I learned at the workshop, I have been able to turn what seemed to be a dead-end job into an opportunity for growth."
Providing professional clothing is crucial to
helping low-income jobseekers, but getting the job is
only the first step. Through our Pathways to Opportunity
program, Wardrobe for Opportunity has assisted over
350 women in developing the skill set necessary to advance
in their careers and lay the foundation for a successful
future.
Chevron is the 2008 Presenting Sponsor of this career development
program that provides work/life skill building, individual
coaching, and peer support for highly motivated low-income
jobseekers and entry-level working women.
Applications are being accepted for workshops beginning January 29th and April 8th. Click here to download an application.
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Other Services
Each month, WFO partners with a corporate donor to provide a group of jobseekers with special professional development services. These corporate sponsored Interview Clinics provide our clients the opportunity to practice interviewing with up to four different professionals who provide constructive feedback regarding interview skills and resumes. These successful events have been sponsored by EMC, Safeway, Target and Wells Fargo. Most companies are pleased to meet candidates who are ideal for their own open positions.
Volunteers from local companies can be involved in numerous ways including: helping clients create effective resumes, conducting mock interviews, speaking at the event, etc. Contact Mia if you are interested in sponsoring on of these exciting events.
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