Dress for Success Toronto

Mastering Your Job Search: Step Into Confidence is officially complete! MYJS is DFS Toronto's largest annual Client event. Each year, we are to be blown away by the engagement and enthusiasm of our attendees. With over 175 virtual participants and more than 150 in-person attendees, this year was no different. Thank you to our community — our host, panelists, sponsors, partners, and of course, our Clients — for helping to make the sixth year of this year of MYJS so memorable and inspiring. We can't wait to share what we are planning next! Stay tuned to our channels and sign-up for our community newsletter to be the first to receive updates. In the meantime, be sure to check out photos from our In-Person Networking Event in our album here: https://lnkd.in/gjdKnww7. ••• Looking to support our mission? By donating $15 a month, you are contributing to a lasting impact in the lives of the women we support, allowing us to continue to offer our programs and events to our community for free! https://lnkd.in/gbFpxcY5 ••• Host Thyagi DeLanerolle Panelists Cheryl Sutherland, Jane Griffith, Marketa Evans, Samiha Nusrat, Jill Dupuis, Denise Carson, and Anna Lee Boschetto Event Sponsors Adecco, BMO, #FindYourStride, Gibson's Cleaners, and Pacific Life Re In-Kind Sponsors The Villij, PleaseNotes, #DeanDavidson, Hillberg & Berk, OOt Social Health, The Period Purse, RBC, The Shoebox Project for Women, Unilever, and Wonderkind Co Community Hosts Adecco, BMO, Canadian Arab Women's Association, Kassen Recruitment, The Period Purse, Philips, The Shoebox Project for Women, Scadding Court Community Centre, Toronto Public Library, Unilever, University of Toronto #SchoolOfContinuingStudies, Ve'ahavta, and Volunteer Toronto ••• #DressForSuccessToronto #DFSToronto #EmpoweringWomen #MYJS #StepIntoConfidence

Registration for #YES2024 is officially open! Join us this September for the Youth Employment Summit: Connected in the City. Taking place over two-days, this youth-lead and youth-focused event is designed with the intention of providing women* ages 18-29 with the skills and opportunities to break barriers and be successful in the workplace. The Summit will kick-off virtually on Wednesday, September 4 with a podcast-style workshop where will be begin by uncovering the unique needs and challenges women face as they navigate today's workplace. This session will feature guest speakers and the opportunity for attendees to practice networking. The event will continue the event in-person on Saturday September 7 where we will close off with a dynamic evening of networking in the heart of Downtown Toronto. This in-person portion will offer attendees a unique opportunity to build meaningful connections in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Interested in learning more and attending? Visit https://lnkd.in/g_Hndrcq to register! ••• *DFS Toronto uses the term "women" in a gender expansive way to include any woman-identified person — cis, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, gender queer, and Two-Spirit. The Youth Employment Summit is presented in partnership with RBC Future Launch. #DressForSuccessToronto #DFSToronto #YouthSummit #YESLetsConnect #YES2024 #LetsGetConnected

What is #YES2024? The Youth Employment Summit: Connected in the City is a free, two-day event, intentionally designed to provide women* ages 18-29 with the opportunities and skills needed to break barriers and be successful in the workplace. This year's event will take place over two-days, kicking off virtually on Wednesday, September 4 and wrapping up in-person on Saturday, September 7. Learn more about each component below! Day 1 — Virtual Kick-Off & Workshop Join us online for our virtual kick-off on Wednesday, September 4 from 6 PM — 8 PM for "City Girl Talks: Thriving in Your Twenties" — an inspirational, podcast-style discussion. Setting the tone for the event, this workshop will focus on uncovering the unique challenges youth face as they navigate today's workplace and grow their career potential. This Session will feature guest speakers and the opportunity for attendees to cultivate connections and practice networking. Day 2 — In-Person Networking Experience On Saturday, September 7, we will come together in-person for part-two and get #ConnectedInTheCity! Hosted at Intuit Canada's Head-Office, this dynamic evening of networking in the heart of Downtown Toronto will focus on building community. Offering a unique experience to create connections in a fun and supportive way, guests will also be able to enjoy stunning views of the city, interactive stations, insightful discussions and much more! But that's not all! We will be giving away incredible raffle prizes for both the days. In-person attendees will also receive a DFS Toronto swag bag valued at over $200! Interested in learning more and attending #YES2024? Registration opens Monday, August 19! Space is limited, so be sure to visit https://lnkd.in/gSytYdzJ to join our early access mailing list for this year's inspirational event. ••• *DFS Toronto uses the term "women" in a gender expansive way to include any woman-identified person — cis, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, gender queer, and Two-Spirit. #DressForSuccessToronto #DFSToronto #YouthSummit #YESLetsConnect #YES2024 #LetsGetConnected

A huge thank you to the Dress for Success Toronto team for hosting our BOMA Toronto team today! The work they do to support women in their career really resonated with our team. Consider volunteering your team as they always need the support. 👇

Our BOMA Toronto team had an incredible day volunteering with Dress for Success Toronto, supporting their mission to empower women towards economic independence. Thank you to Kirsten Eastwood, President of Dress for Success Toronto, Nikkie Jessen, Tawny Barratt and the rest of the team for inviting us to learn more about the life-changing work being done here. Together, we can help women in our community thrive in work and life. 💼 Dress for Success Toronto is always looking for corporate teams to volunteer. They also gratefully accept financial donations to support their mission. Volunteer with your team and change lives: https://ow.ly/REmM50SYIG1 #DressForSuccess #Volunteering #EmpowerWomen #NonProfit

Another day, another event! I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Boutique Experience Evening hosted by Dress for Success Toronto recently. As a member of the BIPOC women youth cohort, I've been fortunate to participate in various enriching workshops over the past few months, including resume writing, style craft, handling finances, and women's health in the workplace. This session was particularly memorable, featuring three segments: writing a letter to our future selves, crafting an impactful cover letter, and my favorite part—the boutique experience, where I got to select an entire outfit from a curated selection. Did you know it takes only seven seconds to form a first impression? Dressing appropriately can significantly influence how others perceive your professionalism and competence. A heartfelt thank you to Joya Mukherjee and Tahiyat Islam, HBSc., for organizing this event, and to Tawny Barratt for her invaluable assistance on the boutique floor. I also want to extend my gratitude to Kirsten Eastwood Iona Frost, Tanvi Joshi, Gisela Briceno, MEd for their time and contributions! #Linkedin #networking #firstimpressions #dressforsuccess

On last Thursday, my colleague May Wen and I had the honor of organizing a volunteer event for TNE Business Markets with Dress For Success Toronto. An unforgettable three hour shift well spent with TNE teammates for a meaningful cause. We are proud to have secured support from the RBC Communities Together Fund for this event, contributing to a cause that is truly impactful. We were thrilled to be part of this wonderful experience and to support the Youth Employment Summit project, which helps young women aged 18-29 uncover and address their unique needs and challenges in the workforce. We were also honored to meet the organization’s director, Iona Frost, and listen to her unforgettable presentation. She shared that this year marks the fifteenth anniversary of Dress For Success Toronto, making our volunteer experience even more special. Additionally, boutique coordinator Nikkie Jessen was instrumental in helping us complete our tasks smoothly. Our main responsibilities included sorting donated clothing, taking inventory, and organizing categories of shoes, coats, and dresses. All of these items are used to help women find their career path or re-enter the workforce. It was inspiring to see the impact of our efforts firsthand. A quote that inspired me deeply was from the DFS organization’s wall: “Confidence is your best accessory.” This truly encapsulates the spirit of the organization and the work we were there to support. I’m grateful for the opportunity to volunteer with such a dedicated and passionate group of colleagues. We also want to extend our gratitude to the two YNC leaders Mo Chen, MBA and Rosaria Kim who joined us for this volunteer event. Special thank you to our leader Jane (Yin) Song, CPA, MBA for her leadership and unwavering support to our team like always. This experience has not only strengthened our team spirit but also reminded us of the power of collective effort. Let’s go team TNE and let's continue to make a positive difference, one step at a time : ) Eric Turner Michael Gray Andrew Lee YUEJIN（ALVIN） QIAN David Kim Ehsan Dashti Annie (Yue) Xu Grace Dong Fang He Solomon Iwegim Vicky Law Shan Nithianandan @Hailey_Liang

Over the last few weeks, I have been very privileged to be part of two wonderful events! The first was the annual client facing event Mastering Your Job Search, led by my manager Joya Mukherjee at Dress for Success Toronto. The other event was an in-depth three day Grassroots Activist Leader training program led by the English speaking section of Amnesty International Canada in Ottawa. Given the often asked for pre-requisite of "Canadian experience", it had been a long road and over 6 months of applying and reaching out to various organizations as an immigrant with international experience before I was able to connect with both these organizations and begin working and volunteering with them respectively. I am now in a position where I am lucky to be mentored by strong women leaders, engage in work that is meaningful to me and aligned with my personal values. Both these organizations see the value in diverse lived experiences, individual merit and what people bring to the table with their skills, regardless of where they come from. I am grateful to be part of a work culture that leans into diverse perspectives, recognizes transferable skills and acts on their mission of supporting and advocating for folks, whether it is our clients, volunteers or staff 👏🏼👏🏼