Program areas at Dress for Success Des Moines
Women obtain what they need for an interview - from clothing to confidence - and can return once they find employment for the apparel and accessories needed to enter the workforce. The styling experience program provides each client with a complete interview ensemble, incluiding a suit, blouse, hosiery, shoes, purse, jewelry, and portfolio, for her interview and workforce apparel when she finds a position. Dress for Success Des Moines also supports women through internships and has scrubs available in limited sizes to any woman who needs them for her job. This program served 216 women in 2022.
Our career service center is here to support you through resumes, mock interviewing, and our workshops. These programs support women as they address any possible obstacles to securing employment. Through the tools and resources, they receive, participants are empowered to continue ans succeed in their job searches. Our keys to Success workshops provides participants with concrete skills on a variety of relevant topics including computer skills, personal branding, resume writing, interviewing successfully, and energizing the job search. Our experts are both knowledgeable and inspirational. This program served 39 women through programming in 2022.
Our professional women's group empowers women in the workforce to retain and advance in their careers. Clients participate in a year-round professional development program designed to advance their skills, develop connections, foster resilience, and empower them both personally and professionally.