activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 24
- Bank On Arizona Initiative Certified CDFI Financial ServicesHosts Bank On Arizona, providing access to safe financial products and services for underserved communities across Arizona.
- Career Center Operations Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOperates a Career Center where clients receive support for resume building, mock interviews, and access to professional skills training.
- Career Development and Job Readiness Training Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOffers comprehensive job search support, including one-on-one coaching, group classes, multi-week programs, resume and cover letter creation, mock interviews, and professional skills training through a Career Center and the "Fast Track to Success" program. This includes specialized curriculum for high school students and recent graduates (ages 16-24) through The Workforce Initiative.
- Career Development and Job Readiness Training Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOffers comprehensive job search support, including one-on-one coaching, group classes, multi-week programs, resume and cover letter creation, mock interviews, and professional skills training through its Career Center and "Fast Track to Success" program. This also includes public speaking engagements on career advancement and personal branding.
- Fast Track to Success Program Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOffers the "Fast Track to Success" program, providing one-on-one career coaching, mock interviewing, and networking to unemployed and underemployed clients.
- Financial and Digital Literacy Training Financial Literacy Education & CoachingProvides training in financial literacy and digital literacy to clients, and hosts Bank On Arizona to provide access to safe financial products and services for underserved communities.
- HOPE for Success Program Reentry Job Training for WomenOperates the HOPE for Success program, providing tailored support services and job readiness training for women transitioning from incarceration to community reintegration.
- Higher Education and Certificate Programs Reentry Job Training for WomenOffers the EducateHER program, providing women with opportunities to earn college certificates for livable wage careers in high-demand fields, covering tuition, childcare expenses, and living stipends.
- Higher Education and Certificate Programs Reentry Job Training for WomenOffers the "EducateHER" program, providing women with opportunities to earn college certificates for livable wage careers in high-demand fields, covering tuition, childcare expenses, and living stipends.
- Mentoring and Professional Networking Mentorship Program Development & SupportProvides mentoring for women and manages the Professional Women's Group, a networking association for clients to share support, information, and inspiration for career advancement.
- Mobile Career Center Professional Attire ProvisionOperates a Mobile Career Center to deliver professional attire and career coaching directly to clients facing transportation barriers.
- Professional Attire and Styling Services Professional Attire ProvisionProvides professional business attire and personal styling services to unemployed and underemployed women and men for job searches and interviews, including a week's worth of professional clothing upon job offer. This includes operating a boutique and a mobile career center to reach clients with transportation barriers.
- Professional Attire and Styling Services Professional Attire ProvisionProvides professional business attire and personal styling services to unemployed and underemployed women and men for job searches and interviews, including a week's worth of professional clothing upon job offer. This service is offered through a boutique, an upscale studio, and a Mobile Career Center.
- Professional Attire and Support Services Comprehensive Women's Economic EmpowermentProvides professional attire, job search support, financial literacy, and digital literacy training to women at no cost, empowering them to achieve economic independence.
- Professional Women's Group Mentorship Program Development & SupportManages the Professional Women's Group, a networking association that provides a platform for clients to share support, information, and inspiration for career advancement and personal development.
- Professional Women's Group Mentorship Program Development & SupportManages the Professional Women's Group, a networking association for clients to share support, information, and inspiration.
- Public Speaking EngagementsProvides public speaking engagements on topics such as women's empowerment, personal branding, and career advancement.
- Public Speaking and Community EngagementProvides public speaking engagements on topics such as women's empowerment, personal branding, career advancement, workplace diversity, and teen workforce development.
- Support for Women Transitioning from Incarceration Reentry Job Training for WomenOperates the HOPE for Success program, offering tailored support services, no-cost job readiness training, workforce navigation, and personal development to women transitioning from incarceration to community reintegration.
- Support for Women Transitioning from Incarceration Reentry Job Training for WomenOperates the "HOPE for Success" program, providing tailored support services, no-cost job readiness training, workforce navigation, and personal development to women transitioning from incarceration to community reintegration.
- Tailor Made for Success Program Professional Attire ProvisionOffers the "Tailor Made for Success" program, providing professional attire and resources to unemployed and underemployed individuals by appointment.
- Volunteer Management and Coordination Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementCoordinates client scheduling and manages volunteer training and scheduling, particularly through the boutique program, and facilitates resource drives.
- Workforce InitiativeOperates The Workforce Initiative, delivering job readiness classes and professional attire to high school students and recent graduates aged 16-24.
- Workforce Initiative for YouthDelivers a specialized curriculum to high school students and recent graduates (ages 16-24) through "The Workforce Initiative," providing job readiness classes and professional attire to help them enter the workforce.
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- Volunteer Management and Training Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementCoordinates client scheduling and manages volunteer training and scheduling, including opportunities for individuals to volunteer in the boutique.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Employment Retention and Self-Sufficiency Support employment_retention_modelThe organization utilizes an employment retention model, specifically through programs like the Professional Women's Group, to support low-income women in achieving and maintaining self-sufficiency by addressing both social and economic needs post-employment.
- Financial Inclusion and Education financial_inclusionPromotes access to basic banking accounts and financial literacy as a fundamental step for financial mainstream participation, enabling safe paycheck deposits, bill payment, credit building, and saving.
- Holistic Empowerment Model holistic_empowerment_modelUtilizes a holistic approach that includes professional attire, robust support networks, and development tools to promote women's economic mobility and break cycles of poverty for themselves and future generations.
- Holistic Empowerment through Integrated Support holistic_empowerment_modelThe organization provides a comprehensive suite of services including professional attire, job readiness training, career development, and ongoing support networks to build confidence, promote economic independence, and enable women to define their own success and break cycles of poverty.
- Integrated Employment Support for Economic Independence integrated_employment_supportCombines professional attire, job readiness training, and career development to build confidence and empower women towards long-term economic independence and self-sufficiency, addressing both immediate employment needs and broader social and economic barriers.
- Promoting Financial Inclusion financial_inclusionThe organization advocates for and facilitates access to basic banking accounts as a foundational step for financial mainstream participation, enabling safe financial practices, credit building, and saving for women.
- Promoting Financial Inclusion and Literacy financial_inclusionThe organization advocates for and facilitates access to basic banking accounts as a foundational step for financial mainstream participation, enabling safe financial practices, credit building, and saving for long-term financial independence.
- Targeted Workforce Development for Specific Populations targeted_workforce_developmentThe organization delivers specialized job readiness curriculum and professional attire to specific populations, such as high school students, recent graduates, and women transitioning from incarceration, to address their unique barriers to employment and financial mainstream participation.
- Youth Workforce Development youth_workforce_developmentDelivers specialized job readiness curriculum and professional attire directly to high school students and recent graduates to prepare them for entry into the workforce.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
Career Center
Offers resources and support for resume building, mock interviews, and professional skills training.
EducateHER
Helps women earn college certificates for livable wage careers through partnerships with local colleges.
Fast Track to Success
Assists unemployed and underemployed clients in gaining competitive professional skills.
HOPE for Success
Empowers women transitioning from incarceration to community reintegration with tailored support services.
Mobile Career Center
Brings career services directly to clients, addressing transportation barriers.
Professional Women's Group
A networking association for clients to share support and inspiration as they enter the workforce.
Styling
Provides personal styling services to boost confidence for job interviews.
Tailor Made for Success
Provides professional attire and resources for unemployed and underemployed men.
The Workforce Initiative
Supports young adults aged 16-24 in entering the workforce through education and job readiness classes.
relationships · 25
who they work with
- AAUW Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.
- ADP Partner — Sponsors Fast Track to Career Success events.
- Accenture Foundation Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.
- Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry Partner — Collaborated to celebrate the grand opening of the HOPE for Success Center at Perryville Women’s Prison.
- Arizona State University Partner — Partner in providing fast-track certificate programs for women.
- Arizona State University Partner — Partnered to give women access to certificate and degree programs through EducateHER.
- Arizona State University Partner — Partners to give women access to certificate and degree programs through the EducateHER program.
- Bank On Arizona Partner — Dress for Success Arizona is the host organization for Bank On Arizona.
- Bank of America Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.
- CANDY VALENTINO Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.
- Candid Network — Recognized as a Guidestar Platinum Participant through Candid, the world's largest source of nonprofit information.
- Coconino Community College Partner — Partner in providing certificate programs for women in growing industries.
- Dress for Success Arizona Network — Local affiliate operating under the Dress for Success Arizona network.
- Dress for Success Worldwide Network — Affiliate of global nonprofit organization that began operations in 1997.
- Dress for Success Worldwide Network — Dress for Success Arizona is an affiliate of Dress for Success Worldwide.
- GreatNonprofits Network — Recognized with a Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits based on community reviews and stories.
- Lane Bryant Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.
- Lisa Doromal Partner — Founder of Dress for Success Phoenix.
- Maricopa Community Colleges Partner — Partner in offering certificate programs that prepare women for careers in high-demand fields.
- Maricopa Community Colleges Partner — Partnered to give women access to certificate and degree programs through EducateHER.
- Nextdoor Partner — Selected as a Neighborhood Faves award recipient by Nextdoor, based on votes from local neighbors.
- Puma Empowerment Center Partner — Maintains a satellite location at the Puma Empowerment Center.
- SRP Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.
- The Arizona Republic Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.
- Trulieve Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.