Keeping the job is another. Women making the transition from welfare to work face a myriad of challenges, from understanding corporate culture to handling personal finances, often without any support systems to help them navigate this daunting change. The Professional Women's Group was created to support our clients during this critical time by providing information that will help women unfamiliar with the workplace continue to develop their skills and advance in their jobs. The PWG provides a comfortable atmosphere for members to share, grow, and network with other women who have recently made the transition into the workforce. Membership is open to Dress for Success clients who have successfully gained employment.
Monthly meetings cover a variety of topics and activities that promote professional development.
Such topics include communication skills, the 'unwritten rules' of the workplace, child care issues, financial planning, stress management, and juggling responsibilities. Members of the Professional Women's Group have access to product discounts and professional resources. Most importantly, since membership is reciprocal in every location, members have the freedom to move to other parts of the country with an infrastructure and support system already in place. There are so many wonderful things happening with PWG across the country. We have 14 new programs launching this month, bringing us to a total of 33 PWGs.