Career Wardrobe
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Phone: 215-568-6693
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Target demographics: Low-income women transitioning into the workforce in Philadelphia and southeastern Pennsylvania.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 7,500 in 2009
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Sort the estimated $500,000 worth of clothing donated to us every year by women in our community!
Review resumes and meet one-on-one with women who need assistance with their job search.
Be a "personal shopper" for a woman who needs to find the outfit that will make her look and FEEL like a million dollars for her upcoming job interview!
Geographic areas served: Southeastern Philadelphia
Mission:
The Career Wardrobe is the nation’s largest community-based non-profit organization serving women transitioning into the workforce by providing professional attire and innovative educational programs. Since 1995, The Career Wardrobe has assisted nearly 70,000 women by inspiring the confidence necessary to achieve independence.
The Career Wardrobe’s Gateway to Success Seminars and Professional Women’s Network, provide educational and networking opportunities for women to help them retain employment and develop a successful career plan.
Results:
Assisted over 75,000 women transition to work since 1995. Over 60% of women helped by The Career Wardrobe are successful finding employment. Career skills education includes resume review services, a Professional Women's Network for peer networking and monthly Gateway to Success seminar series on career skills.
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paige1
05/15/10
I have been privileged to assist this organization for the past five years as both publicist and event chair. It's been extraordinary to see the organization's growth and its commitment to serving the women in its community. The Career Wardrobe is constantly thinking of new ways to expand its ...
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chriself
05/14/10
I sorted through massive amounts of donations to find clean professional clothing in good repair to offer to women trying to get into the workforce. I was amazed at the amount and quality of the donations and glad to know that they would be helping someone, not just to cover their backs, but to give...
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