Clients are introduced to the Career Center during their initial appointment and are encouraged to utilize this resource area equipped with tools that strengthen their job search and professional development. All services are free of charge for every woman we serve.
Career Center Resources
- 8 Laptop computers with internet access and Microsoft Office
- Self-led career development tutorials
- Self-led Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office tutorials
- Printer, copier, scanner and fax
- Library of community resources
- Career Readiness and Professional Development workshops
- Network with peers, community partners and employers
Career Center Hours
In compliance with state and local COVID-19 advisories, all in-person programs, including Career Center usage will be suspended through January 20, 2021, at which time we will re-evaluate based on updated recommendations.
Career Center Empower Hour Workshops
Career Development Workshops – Fridays 1:00 – 2:00 PM Unless Otherwise Noted
We host a rotating schedule of topics presented in a workshop format by experienced professionals! Dress for Success Columbus will live stream its weekly Empower Hour Workshops via Zoom for through at least March 2021 due to COVID-19 precautions.
Upcoming Empower Hour Workshops
- January 8, 2021: Professional Development
- January 15, 2021: To Your Credit with PNC
- January 22, 2021: Community Partner
- January 29, 2021: Pay Yourself First with PNC
Previous Empower Hour Workshop Recordings
(Please note – we are unable to record all workshop sessions due to copyrights on the materials being presented. If you have questions about a prior session not listed here, please email bridgett@dfscmh.org)
- Adult Degree Completion with Capital University (March 27,2020)
- Mock Interview with CoverMyMeds (April 10, 2020)
- Understanding/Managing Debt with Bank of America (April 24, 2020)
- Skill Assessment – What Are You Good At? with Ruth Strenburg & Strengths Finder (May 8, 2020)
- Proper Grammar with Accenture (May 15, 2020)
- Building Your Linkedin Profile with Janet Doyle (May 22, 2020)
- Understanding & Managing Credit Cards with Bank of America (May 29, 2020)
- Professional Development with Cassandra Brinkley from Bob Evans (June 19, 2020)
- Leverage Linkedin for Your Job Search with Jennifer Cartmille from Great Columbus Sports Commission (July 10, 2020)
- Legal Aid – Dealing with Debt with Legal Aid (August 7, 2020)
- Marketing Yourself Online with Brianna Nimox from Nimox Business & Career Solutions (August 14, 2020)
- Networking with Janet Doyle (September 4, 2020)
- Next Job Placement Services (September 11, 2020)
- Dress for Success Columbus Program Open House (September 18, 2020)
- Personal Development (November 13, 2020)
- Better Money Habits – Smarter Spending with Bank of America (November 20, 2020)
- Strategies for a Successful Career with Holly McFarland (December 4, 2020)
- Goal Setting with Amy Bauman from Bank of America (December 11, 2020)
Sisterhood Check-In
Please join us every Wednesday on Zoom from 11 AM to Noon for our Sisterhood Check-In. This is an open platform for friendly conversations, insightful discussions, and peer support.
Click here to join Zoom Meeting via your smartphone, tablet or computer.
To join via telephone, please dial 929-205-6099.
Meeting ID: 827 8260 0690
Password: 802617
Dress for Success Columbus fosters relationships with HR Professionals and Career Path Specialists who are passionate about donating their time and talent to assist the women we serve prepare for interviews and succeed in the workplace. Please call or email Bridgett McKinnon for more information: 614.291.5420 ext 18, or bridgett@dfscmh.org
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