Dress for Success Halifax

Dress for Success Halifax serves clients by referral only. Our clients come to us from a continually-expanding and diverse group of non-profit and government agencies including homeless shelters, immigration services, job training programs, educational institutions and domestic violence shelters. On her initial visit a woman receives a suit appropriate for the industry in which she is interviewing and, if available, accessories. Thanks to wonderful community partners, we are able to offer complimentary salon services as well. After a woman finds a job she returns to Dress for Success Halifax for a second complete suiting. Finally, as an employed woman, she is invited to join the Professional Women’s Group (PWG), where she may choose additional casual clothing at each monthly meeting that can be mixed and matched to make several outfits, providing her with the foundation for a professional wardrobe. While we may be best known for providing suits to women, it is our employment retention programs that are the cornerstone of the organization: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S GROUP To meet the need for services that would help women both find and keep jobs, we established the Professional Women’s Group (PWG) program which meets monthly to share, grow and network with other women going through similar transitions. Each meeting includes a guest speaker presentation on topics such as financial literacy, health and wellness, and professional development. CAREER CENTER The Career Center promotes confidence and professionalism by providing women with career guidance, the chance to acquire technology skills, and assistance in their job searches. Specific services include: • Computer, internet and fax machine access • Cover letter and resume writing assistance • Job search assistance • Job interview coaching • Referrals to additional training and counseling