Each year we have students that are in need of professional attire for interviews, career fairs, networking events and practicum/co-op/internship experiences.
Unfortunately, not all students have the resources to obtain the appropriate attire for these occasions. This can decrease students’ opportunities and self-esteem.
You can help! Ready to do a little cleaning in your closet?
The Career Development Center is planning to take donations of professional attire items from July 3– August 4 in preparation for our fall 2017 recruiting season.
We will host our second Cougar Career Closet event on Tuesday, Sept. 12 to provide students with lightly worn professional attire.
We will accept both men’s and women’s attire. All items need to be in good condition and already clean and ready to be given to students. We are hoping to get a variety of sizes and options in order to make this service available to any student in need.
Items can include:
• Suits
• Dresses
• Skirts
• Dress Pants/Khakis
• Sweater sets
• Polos
• Blouses
• Belts
• Ties
• Anything that could be worn for a professional event with employers
• Anything that would be appropriate as a starting point for a professional wardrobe
Items can be dropped off at the SIUE Career Development Center, located in the basement of the Student Success Center, room 0281. Bring items during regular business hours, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
For more information, call the Career Development Center at (618) 650-3708 or email Carrie Smolar, csmolar@siue.edu or Megan Gilbert, megailbe@siue.edu.
