Working Wardrobes is Hiring
We Need You! Join the Working Wardrobes team. Help the unemployed and underemployed experience the Power of a Paycheck. We are currently hiring for the following positions. Become a Career Navigator or Peer Navigator, Employment & Housing Specialist with our VetNet program. We're looking for fellow veterans who are ready to give back to the veteran community by serving as a champion for those looking to find career success. Join our Reentry to Success team as a Career Navigator. You'll serve as a guide to our justice-involved population looking to find the
The Southern California Outlook: Jobs and the Economy
Post-Pandemic Outlook: SoCal Jobs and the Economy As Orange County's foremost career development nonprofit, Working Wardrobes actively monitors the economy, the current job market, and hiring trends to keep our community up-to-date on the latest news. Below are some noteworthy data points and opinions we wanted to share. Southern California News Despite the stabilization of the pandemic, vaccination accessibility, and the reopening of businesses, our community has a long way to go to fully recover. Southern California is currently down 753,900 workers compared to pre-COVID employment1. Experts anticipate
Sheri’s Journey to a Job
Sheri's Journey to a Job Each day, Working Wardrobes helps people on their journeys to the Power of a Paycheck. This is the heart of our mission and the passion of our work. Our Career Success Institute provides a wide array of specialized workforce readiness services to clients and we have partnered with an incredible group of volunteers, known as Career Coaches, to help our clients traverse the path to career success. Some journeys are more difficult than others, but we are always here to help, no matter the obstacle. Our client,
Rick Girard and Working Wardrobes
Rick Girard: Partner, Friend, and Hiring Powerhouse Rick Girard has many titles. Start-up Builder, Hiring Geek, Author, Keynote Speaker, and CXO. Our favorites are "partner, friend, and avid supporter" of our work and mission. We're thrilled to announce that we have teamed up with Rick as a consultant to put his deep experience to work for our clients, and equally thrilled to share our latest podcast episode highlighting his interview with Jerri Rosen, Working Wardrobes founder and CEO. Rick is so very passionate about getting people back to work and
Inside Working Wardrobes May 2021
A Message from Jerri Rosen Founder and CEO, Working Wardrobes Welcome to this month's issue of Inside Working Wardrobes that we have dedicated to the very important topic of Human Resources. Recently, I sat down to interview Derek Benson, our very own Chief People Officer, to discuss his valuable role and his goals for the Working Wardrobes team and the future of our organization. Watch the Interview Rick Girard: Partner, Friend, and Hiring Powerhouse Rick Girard is known by many titles, but our favorites are "partner, friend,
Jerri Rosen, Inside Working Wardrobes May 2021
A Message from Jerri Rosen Founder and CEO of Working Wardrobes Hi, everyone, and welcome to this edition of Inside Working Wardrobes. I'm so excited about this month's issue because it explores the very important subject of Human Resources, which is near and dear to my heart. HR is such a vital component of any business and it's a vital component of our mission at Working Wardrobes. I firmly believe that when you put your people first, success follows in many ways, shapes, and forms!! This month, I had the privilege of
30 Strong! Thank you and Recap
30 Strong! Success Our first virtual fundraising event – 30 Strong! – was a success! This event helped renew team spirit, fight the pandemic blues, get people outdoors, and enabled us work together to help people in our community receive the Power of a Paycheck. In all, you helped us raise more than $76,000!! Many participated between March 19 and March 28, with the love and intent of raising money for Working Wardrobes’ Rebuilding Careers scholarship program over the 10-day period. It was one of our most successful peer-to-peer fundraisers
Working Wardrobes Earth Day 30% Off
Shop, Save, Help - And Get 30% Off! Did you know that more than 11 million tons of textiles end up in landfills? It's sad, but true. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 5.8 percent of total Municipal Solid Waste and 8 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions are made up of textiles that have made their way to landfills. At Working Wardrobes' resale shops, The Hanger Boutiques and The Hanger Outlets, we work to protect the environment by reusing and recycling clothing. Because we have generous donors and