Women’s Services And Dress For Success Brookhaven Expand Online

Press release from the Town of Brookhaven:

March 3, 2021

The Town of Brookhaven Division of Women’s Services and Dress for Success Brookhaven are moving forward with innovative ways to ensure our clients’ needs are being met without disruption. During these unprecedented times, we have streamlined our programming to meet the unique needs of women and their families in our community by introducing remote opportunities that will help provide economic stability for our clients.

We are pleased to announce an expansion of our “Virtual Suitings” for clients. Please call to make an appointment and note that all suitings will be curbside pickup.

The newly created Virtual Career EDGE Job Readiness Program offers exceptional programming designed to assist women seeking employment or a better job. This program is offered free of charge. By creating a cutting-edge resume and cover letter, learning strategies to succeed in today’s job market, participating in mock interviews, working with a mentor and learning to polish your interview skills, participants will be prepared to confidently present their best self to potential employers. All participants will be offered the opportunity to receive career clothing for their interview and new job.

Virtual Career EDGE classes are on Wednesdays from March 10 through April 28. Pre-registration is now open online at Brookhaven.DressForSuccess.org and select the Career EDGE link under the events tab.

Be sure to check out our up-to-date resources and links on the Women’s Services and Dress for Success Brookhaven websites and social media platforms. We are offering free weekly ZOOM classes and continue to provide information about unemployment benefits, healthcare options, health concerns and safety tips during these challenging times. Our website also offers professional development tools, Career Center information and emergency resources for women in need.

For more information about the Town of Brookhaven Division of Women’s Services and Dress for Success Brookhaven visit BrookhavenNY.gov or call 631-451-9127.

Dress for Success is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the developmental tools necessary to thrive in work and in life. Established in 1999 with the support of the Town of Brookhaven, the Division of Women’s Services and more than 50 volunteers, Dress for Success Brookhaven has been instrumental in helping more than 6,000 women achieve their goal of becoming self-sufficient and economically independent.

This press release was produced by the Town of Brookhaven. The views expressed here are the author's own.