Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S GROUP (PWG): Operated as a professional association (membership is free), the PWG strives to teach newly employed women about workplace communication, corporate culture, financial literacy and wealth building, advancement of career skills, work/life balance., and more. PWG meetings include themes such as credit repair, goal setting and achieving, and health and wellness. The PWG promotes self-sufficiency by helping low-income women build careers, enabling them to become viable consumers and steadfast anchors in their communities and families. Once she becomes a member of the PWG, she is granted lifetime membership, so the learning never stops. The PWG also offers numerous leadership development opportunities, including leading an annual Community Action Project, attending the Dress for Success Worldwide Success Summit Leadership Development Conference, and attending community events as an ambassador, and when ready, speaking engagements on behalf of the organization. PWG members are also encouraged to identify a mentor from a growing and diverse skill base of skilled volunteers who have offered their time and talent in an effort to help women advance careers, including traditional and non-traditional industries. CAREER CENTER: A client may use this free resource on her own or schedule a one-on-one session with an HR Professional, Job Coach, or IT professional. Training includes: How to use and navigate the Internet; using social media as part of your job search; job placement software (2000 resources available including webinars and tutorials); rsum and cover-letter writing, and mock interviews. Computer Skills Training includes Microsoft Word and Excel and beginner and advanced levels.We are moving forward to bring all Career Center resources to virtual platforms so they can be accessed at the clients convenience. FINANCIAL EDUCATION: Designed as a response to the needs of our clients for financial education, this 10-week curriculum was developed with the National Endowment for Financial Education and provides education on such topics as Basic Banking, Budgeting, Credit Management, Debt, Investment, Retirement, Taxes, Workplace Benefits and The Government and Your Money. GOING PLACES NETWORK: This eight-week curriculum was designed to help unemployed and under-employed clients gain career skills, learn how to utilize job search resources, and build confidence. The majority of women participating in this program have been out of work for 2-3 years.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
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    $275.2K

  • Program 2 [2020]

    INTERVIEW AND EMPLOYMENT SUITING PROGRAM: Clients are referred to Dress for Success Charlottes suiting programs from more than 80 Referral Agency Partners, including: Pathways to Careers, Goodwill, Safe Alliance, Urban League, Crisis Assistance Ministry, Senior Community Service Employment Program, Jewish Family Services, Urban League, YWCA Women in Transition, among others. Clients will receive two complete interview outfits, including shoes and accessories, and an instant working wardrobe, up to five additional outfits, when employment is secured and based on available inventory. These services, along with all programs, are provided free of change and critical to the success of a woman transitioning and re-entering the workforce.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
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    $23.9K

  • Women's Workforce Development Programs

    Professional Womens Group (PWG): A membership-based association that meets monthly to network, retain employment and advance careers, the PWG strives to teach members about workplace communication, corporate culture, financial literacy/wealth building, balancing family and work, and more. Membership grew by nearly 38% in 2024. Mental Health and Wellness programming continued to be offered in these meetings and to all members throughout the year. Going Places Network (GPN): A specially-designed program for chronically unemployed and underemployed, GPN provides a curriculum that blends a proven methodology to improve the career prospects of unemployed and underemployed women and helps these women gain professional skills, accelerate their job searches and build confidence through weekly training sessions, one-on-one career coaching and networking in a supportive environment. Virtual and in-person programming currently meets twice a week over a 4-week period. Once employment is secured, clients are invited to enroll in the Professional Womens Group program where clients report earning $20,000 -$50,000+ annually.Career Center: A fully equipped business office for clients to use on their own and/or to meet with HR and Recruiting professionals for job search support and instruction including: rsum and cover-letter writing; Internet, email, and social media as job search tools; job placement software; mock interviews; and professional workshops on a wide variety of leadership and development topics designed specifically for women entering the workforce and advancing their careers. 60 clients (unduplicated) utilized the Career Center in 2023. We continued our partnerships with Google and AARP to help clients increase their economic security by giving them the digital essentials they need to find and secure jobs, change careers, and explore entrepreneurship. 52 units of service were offered through these programs.Financial Education: A curriculum developed with banking partners across Charlotte, providing education on: Financial Wellness, Emotions and Spending, Basic banking and budgeting, Credit and Debt Management, Investments and Retirement Planning; Workplace Benefits; Taxes, among other topics, including managing during times of crisis. 93 units of service were provided to clients through this program in 2024.Entrepreneurship : In partnership with the National Association of Women Business Owners, Dress for Success Charlotte launched a 12-week, cohort-based entrepreneurship program in 2024. This program provided one-on-one mentorship from women business owners; curriculum on building business plans, marketing strategy, and financial investment; and resulted in $2000 of seed funding for one pitch competition winner. Community Outreach Events: Collaborating with other nonprofit organizations, Dress for Success Charlotte developed responsive programs and services to meet the needs of the community. These programs provided families, veterans and military spouses, high school students, and other clients access to services, resulting in 140 units of service.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
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    $428.4K