Dress for Success Pittsburgh

Ready to define success on your own terms? Women are invited to join us for the Summer EmployHER Pittsburgh-Washington County Opportunity Fair on Tuesday, June 25th at DoubleTree by Hilton (340 Racetrack Rd, Washington, PA 15301)! Free registration now open: https://loom.ly/xxuSWZQ Benefits include: • 6 Area Companies Hiring for Open Positions • 20 Nonprofit Resources • Resume Workshop with Adecco • Wardrobe support at the Dress for Success Pittsburgh mobile boutique • Hair and makeup touch-ups with volunteers from Ulta Beauty • Free professional headshot • On-site support with a success partner • Free registration - no income restrictions • Free lunch • Free childcare • Open to all women • After the fair you’ll have 6 months of continued support:: Finding a job, education and training, and building a professional network! For more information, please contact: employherpwc@gmail.com EmployHER Pittsburgh-Washington County is a collaborative initiative between Blueprints, Dress for Success Pittsburgh, and When She Thrives.

Volunteer Bakers Needed We can’t have a Pittsburgh-style cookie table at the 20th Anniversary Black & Gold Celebration without our wonderful bakers! We are seeking bakers interested in volunteering their time and talent to bake a minimum of 3 dozen delicious cookies for our guests to enjoy throughout the evening at this year’s event on Saturday, October 26. * Please note: Cookies must be in a disposable container labeled with the baker’s name and cookie type at drop-off. No refrigerated cookies! Please complete the form to sign up to ensure we properly recognize your sweet contributions: https://loom.ly/DIeEnxw

Over the last 4 months, four students from Washington & Jefferson College have been working on a Capstone project where they revamped our Connections Resource Center! Join us in thanking them and wishing them well: 🎓 Adam Conner 🎓 Antonia Meier 🎓 Ryan Morley 🎓 Chibuike Ugwu The Connections Resource Center (CRC), is an inclusive virtual platform that delivers vital resources to aide in every stage of your career journey. In an effort to overcome barriers to employment readiness, Dress for Success Pittsburgh now has translators to communicate more efficiently with the women we serve. Women can log on to the CRC anywhere to search job boards, interview and employment preparation resources, professional styling guides, advice on navigating workplace culture, and physical, mental, and emotional health resources. Site Features: 🔹Community Resources 🔹Hiring Now 🔹Job Search Essentials 🔹Mental Health Resources 🔹Personal Growth 🔹Social Justice Initiatives 🔹Survivor Services The Connection Resource Center now allows women to view upcoming mobile events where Walk-Ins are welcome. https://loom.ly/xT_3cfg

Our fundraising DipJar will be at Nothing Bundt Cakes at the North Hills and Upper St Clair locations throughout May! Anyone who donates will be entered to win Free Bundt Cakes for a Year, which includes full size cakes, Bundtlets and Bundtinis!

We invite your company to partner with us to celebrate 20 years of empowering women in the workforce on Saturday, October 26 at the Energy Innovation Center. Funds raised will support mobile and boutique services, allowing our team to bring clothing and employment readiness support to women across the region! Sponsorships are available at a variety of levels ranging from $1500/table to $20,000 presenting sponsorship. View full sponsorship detail here: https://loom.ly/-d6RDQA Sponsors and their guests will enjoy a VIP hour ahead of the main event. Contact: Tanya Vokes, CEO: tanya@dressforsuccesspittsburgh.org

Ready to define success on your own terms? Women are invited to join us for the Summer EmployHER Pittsburgh-Washington County Opportunity Fair on Tuesday, June 25th at DoubleTree by Hilton (340 Racetrack Rd, Washington, PA 15301)! Free registration now open: https://loom.ly/xxuSWZQ Benefits include: • 6 Area Companies Hiring for Open Positions • 20 Nonprofit Resources • Resume Workshop with Adecco • Wardrobe support at the Dress for Success Pittsburgh mobile boutique • Hair and makeup touch-ups with volunteers from Ulta Beauty • Free professional headshot • On-site support with a success partner • Free registration - no income restrictions • Free lunch • Free childcare • Open to all women • After the fair you’ll have 6 months of continued support:: Finding a job, education and training, and building a professional network! For more information, please contact: employherpwc@gmail.com EmployHER Pittsburgh-Washington County is a collaborative initiative between Blueprints, Dress for Success Pittsburgh, and When She Thrives.

MGC Member Nicole Nicotero-Sicilia will be hosting an MGC Networking Event on Friday, May 17 from 6pm - 9pm at Piatt Sotheby's International Realty - Sewickley Guests are encouraged to bring a pair of shoes in good condition in all styles and sizes (including safety) are welcome and needed, in addition to unopened personal care items and gently used handbags and professional jewelry. Registration is required, as space is limited. Register: https://loom.ly/f3s2IdM Not an MGC member? That’s ok. This event is open to the public and those interested in becoming and MGC member. Ready to become a member? Register here: https://loom.ly/XS945NI

Looking for a small way to make a big difference? Join our Gift Card Drive by donating an unused gift card! Your donation allows us to send women off with a bag full of work-appropriate clothes AND a gift card! Contact donations@dressforsuccesspittsburgh.org to donate!

Warehouse Wednesdays take place the first and third Wednesday of each month and provide a perfect opportunity for volunteer groups of 8-12 individuals. Choose any 2–3 hour timeframe that suits your employee resource group or civic association, bring snacks and drinks if you’d like, and come ready to organize clothing, shoe, and personal care items donations to restock the mobile boutiques. Your group’s support will help the mobile services team ensure local women have everything they need to feel strong and confident as they take the next step in their career journey! Sign up your group today: https://loom.ly/v5CzSj8