Beginning in March 2023, Dress for Success Greater New York City will be participating in JobsFirstNYC's Skills Mapping Academy. This opportunity is done in collaboration with SkyHive. Dress for Success Greater New York City is proud to participate in the Skills Mapping initiative for the rapid reskilling of workers and communities. Skill mapping will use real time labor market intelligence to understand the skills people have and the skills they need to succeed in the workforce - now and in the future. By mapping the skills of the women served by Dress for Success and connecting them to needs across jobs, sectors, and industries, the traditional barriers to job searching, recruitment, and pathways to career success will be reduced.
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ABOUT US
We Bring Hope To Women
Throughout New York City!
The Dress for Success Greater New York City team is committed to empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development opportunities.
Our goal is to offer women the wrap around supports they need to thrive in work and in life while reaching their greatest potential.
Who We Are
We love what we do, and it shows. With more than 25 years of experience in the community, we are committed to workforce development throughout the New York City workforce ecosystem. There’s no challenge too big or too small, and we dedicate our energy to every person we serve.
Meeting You Where You Are
We are thrilled to have more than 25 years of dedication to women's empowerment and workforce development. Our experience in the field is testament to our commitment to the women of New York City. We believe that every person should have access to the resources they need to achieve their goals. We are here to provide the support you need when you need it - throughout your career journey!
How We Work With Our Clients
Help women secure meaningful employment with a livable wage.
Women deserve equal access to employment opportunities that provide a livable wage. To help women secure meaningful employment, we provide resources such as career mentoring, job-seeking skills training, and job-search support. Additionally, we leverage community wide partnerships and connect with local employers who are committed to hiring and promoting women. Finally, we support women in building and expanding networks with other successful women throughout New York City to learn about job opportunities and build a support system.
Provide a network of support to help women sustain employment.
To help women sustain employment, we create a network of support that includes educational resources, access to mentorship programs, and connections to community-based organizations. Educational resources include job-training workshops, computer literacy classes, and resume-building workshops. Mentorship programs involve pairing experienced professionals (subject matter experts) with newcomers to the job market, so that the newcomers can learn from their mentors and build the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. We leverage partnerships with over 50 community-based organizations that provide emotional support and resources such as childcare, transportation, and housing. By creating this network of support, we can help women sustain employment and achieve their career goals.
Improve the financial acumen and economic stability of women.
Improving the financial acumen and economic stability of women is one of our priority goals. Dress for Success New York City does this through education and training. Investing in programs that provide financial education and training to women can help them gain the skills and knowledge needed to become more confident and independent in their financial decisions. Additionally, we work with women to help them become more aware of the different financial products and services available to them, allowing them to make more informed decisions and become more financially secure. Furthermore, our mentorship and networking opportunities can help women build relationships and learn from each other's successes and failures. These strategies help us to improve the financial acumen and economic stability of women.
Expand awareness of the issues that impact the women we serve.
We expand awareness of the issues that impact the women we serve by utilizing a variety of methods. We create informative blogs, articles, and videos that can be shared across social media platforms. We also host online talks and webinars to educate people about the issues and help spread the word. Additionally, we partner with organizations and influencers to create campaigns and help raise awareness. Finally, we engage in local outreach initiatives and provide women with the resources they need. By using a combination of these strategies, we can work together to increase awareness of the issues that impact the women we serve.
We are stronger Together! Thank you to our Sponsors!
Dress for Success Greater New York City and Citi have partnered together to complete a letter writing campaign where diverse leaders wrote inspiring letters to women returning to the workforce. This partnership will be growing over the next few months - stay tuned for more!
Dress for Success Greater New York City partnered with Baggallini for International Women's Day to celebrate empowering women across New York City. A special thank you to the Baggallini team for sponsoring a beautiful event and for donating these amazing bags to women returning to the workforce!
Valley Bank's Women In Business is partnering with Dress for Success Greater New York City to bring financial literacy workshops and opportunities to women served across New York City. Financial literacy is an important social determinant of success for women entering the workforce! Thank you to Valley Bank and the Women in Business for your support!
We are Grateful to Reiki & Rouge for Sponsoring Our February Monthly Workshop! Learners were able to learn strategies for self-care, write professional biographies for their career portfolios, and build their professional networks!
