Inside Working Wardrobes April 2021
A Message from Jerri Rosen Founder and CEO, Working Wardrobes We have a very interesting lineup of articles in this edition of Inside Working Wardrobes, including our podcast interview with incredible Women with Drive members at Cox Automotive. We've also included details about how we're helping the unemployed and we give you info on how we're helping keep the planet green! The Details Women's Unemployment and the Mental Health Fallout Unemployment rates among women in Orange County have skyrocketed. Beyond financial problems, females who have left the
Women’s Unemployment and Mental Health
Women's Unemployment in Southern California: The Mental Health Fallout According to the National Women’s Law Center regarding U.S. job loss figures for December 2020, our economy sustained a net loss of 140,000 jobs. A closer look at the data paints an urgent picture for women. 100% of jobs lost were held by women. Sadly, women were hardest hit by unemployment during the pandemic. In September 2020, 865,000 women left the workforce compared to 216,000 men. That’s over four times as many women as men who lost their jobs, primarily due
The Strength of Paying it Forward
The Strength of Paying it Forward Angela knows what challenge is all about. After her 4-year incarceration, her life seemed like an endless list of daunting and overwhelming tasks. Unrealistic expectations and worries about re-entry, particularly about finding employment, were constantly on her mind. "I felt well-equipped, since I had a great resume and education, however, no one prepares you fully for the stigma of having a felony and the trauma of reentering society," she told us. Angela was referred to Working Wardrobes by her parole officer after her release.
A Special Video Message about 30 Strong!
A Special Video Message about 30 Strong! I'm Christine Nassr, Event Manager for Working Wardrobes, reminding you that our 30 Strong! fundraising event starts tomorrow and runs until March 28th. Our sincerest thanks goes to 30 Strong! sponsor, Pacific Premier Bank, for their generous support! This is a wonderful way to raise money to support thousands of people who are out of work in our community. By participating in 30 Strong!, or by donating directly HERE, you raise funds for the Working Wardrobes Rebuilding Careers scholarship program so that we
Jerri Rosen, Inside Working Wardrobes March 2021
A Message from Jerri Rosen Founder and CEO of Working Wardrobes 30 Strong! Helping Thousands Get Back to Work Hello, everyone, and welcome to this issue of Inside Working Wardrobes. In this edition, Christine Nassr, our wonderful event manager, provides updates about 30 Strong!, an exciting event that starts tomorrow to raise funds for the Working Wardrobes Rebuilding Careers scholarship program. From amazing prizes to custom-made cycling jerseys, we've got something for everyone. All the while, you'll be helping people get on their feet and back to work. Be sure to watch
Inside Working Wardrobes March 2021
A Message from Jerri Rosen Founder and CEO, Working Wardrobes This issue of Inside Working Wardrobes is all about 30 Strong!, our exciting fundraising event that begins tomorrow. Hear from Christine Nassr, event coordinator, and Angela, a former client who is paying it forward to help the unemployed in our community! The Details A Special Video Message about 30 Strong! Hi, everyone! Christine Nassr here. I'm the Event Coordinator for Working Wardrobes and I have some exciting details I want to share with you before the launch
Working Wardrobes Career Workshops
Workshops That Get People Back to Work My name is Ashley Vlcan, and as the Director of Client Services for Working Wardrobes, I have the distinct honor of helping develop high-impact career workshops so people can find jobs in these very challenging times. All of our workshops are virtual and cover a wide range of career development topics, including technology training, job search and networking skills, employment research strategies, personal growth advice, financial know-how and more. It has been absolutely amazing for me to witness hundreds of people from across
A Special Working Wardrobes Video Tour
Get to Know Working Wardrobes I'm Karen Ladika and as Administrative Assistant for Working Wardrobes, I work on the 'frontlines' of our organization. Each day, I manage phone calls, in-person client appointments, and tours of our Career Success Center (with COVID health guidelines in place, of course!) Essentially, I am the first point of contact for clients to receive the workforce readiness services we provide so they can find jobs in this challenging economy, and for people interested in learning more about our work and our mission. I love