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AAddressing success in Mercer County
MS: 2007 | C: Social Services | L: Lawrenceville |
EMBER INCEATEGORYOCATION
SIGNIFICANCE: The organization has partnered with social service agencies to refer more
than 3,300 women to a suite of career services offering preparation for the job search.
s employment concerns remain in the national

spotlight, including a focus on women in the
workforce, Dress for Success Mercer County

actively helps women prepare for and secure
employment within the local community. The

organization empowers disadvantaged women

to gain employment, support their families, and meaningfully
contribute to the community in which they live and work.

Dress for Success Mercer County is one of 140 ailiates of the
worldwide organization committed to providing women the tools

to achieve professional success and inancial independence. The
organization partners with social service agencies including

homeless shelters, employment one-stops, religious organiza-

tions, and rehabilitation programs to refer women to a suite of
career services ofering comprehensive preparation for the job

search. Founded in 2007, the Mercer County ailiate has served
job opportunities, and are paired with a mentor to assist in their more than 3,300 women.
development throughout the program. Dress for Success Mercer
Four core programs create the foundation for success:
County hosts three classes of GPN annually; the most recent Professional Suiting matches women with a volunteer person-

graduating class in May 2015 achieved 70 percent employment by al shopper providing an individualized consultation to create a
program completion.
completed interview outit. Dress for Success Mercer County has
Women who have gained employment through Dress for a full clothing boutique stocked with professional attire, shoes,
Success programs are invited to join the Professional Women’s
and accessories provided by corporate and individual donors.
Group (PWG). Members receive practical information at month- The Career Center at Dress for Success Mercer County ofers

ly meetings while beneitting from a social support network of one-on-one counseling for women approaching a job interview,
peers. Topics include inancial planning, navigating a new profes- seeking assistance in a job search, or looking for career advice.

sional environment, and work-life balance.
The Center also ofers “drop-in” hours with computer stations
Program members regularly secure employment with re-
available for updating resumes or online job searching outside of
gional businesses, allowing Dress for Success Mercer County to formal appointments.

foster a cycle of success within the community. The organization Going Places Network (GPN) sponsored by Walmart Foun-
continues to expand its referral network to serve more women dation is a Dress for Success Worldwide program. The Mercer

facing challenges and ofer services to it the changing needs of County ailiate launched the program in 2013. GPN is a nine-
Mercer County.
week course that provides in-depth career development knowl-

edge and training including cover letter and resume preparation,
mercercounty.dressforsuccess.org
For more information visit interview skills, and overall preparation to obtain employment.
or call 609.896.4112.
Members take part in mock interviews, learn about

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