It Starts with the Suits
Clients are referred to Dress for Success San Diego from dozens of health and human service agencies across San Diego. The women that we serve are at a critical and vulnerable juncture in their question for economic self-sufficiency. Having completed basic job readiness training, rehabilitation, and other agency-sponsored programs, clients can rely on Dress for Success San Diego as a supportive ally during interview preparation, workplace acclimation, career planning and life management: A lifeline of support when it is needed most.

It starts with a private appointment in our warmly decorated boutique, where clients receive consultation from trained volunteers and a complete outfit of business attire as they prepare for a job interview that can change the course of their lives. This visit is the first link in a chain of Dress for Success San Diego services devoted to social and economic development -- helping low income women gain confidence, build careers and improve the quality of life for their children and families.

Business Attire
Once employed, clients receive up to a week's worth of workplace-appropriate attire to ease their transition into the new work environment.

Professional Women's Group (PWG)
Employed clients are invited to join the PWG, a monthly forum for networking, sharing of new experiences and challenges, and education. Guest speakers address subjects such as financial literacy, stress management, workplace etiquette, debt counseling, childcare and affordable housing.

Womens Workforce Development Center
The Womens Workforce Development Center provides clients with a safety net—and a competitive edge—when searching for employment, striving for a promotion, or transitioning into a new career.  Clients can access skill building support, coaching, one-to-one pre and post employment support, computers, fax, and copy resources.  

One-on-One Mentoring
Clients are teamed with successful businesswomen in the community for guidance, support and personal consultation on employment-related issues and career building.

Linkage to Partners and Resources
Clients can capitalize on our relationships with One-Stop Career Centers and Robert Half International for job search, resume assistance, career planning, skill assessment and software training.