YWCA LINCOLN’S JOB OUTFITTERS STILL GOING STRONG
For over 29 years, YWCA Lincoln’s Job Outfitters has offered women in the Lincoln community career clothing, guidance, hope, and encouragement.
Job Outfitters was started in 1986 when four organizations came together to meet the needs of women in the Lincoln Community: Lincoln-Lancaster Commission on the Status of Women, the YWCA, Business and Professional Women- Axis Chapter, and American Business Women’s Association- Horizon Chapter. The program was born when the Women of Color Task Force suggested the idea of a clothing bank to assist women with appropriate clothing for interviews. We are excited to see this program continue to grow and empower our community
In December 2012, the YWCA Lincoln and Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc. teamed up to expand services to women and men who are working and seeking employment in a variety of professions. Job Outfitters offers real world guidance for interviewing, online resources, money management, and job retention. The program provides assistance throughout the progression of an individual’s job search journey: from unemployment to resume creation, interviewing, and securing the job to earning a promotion. Participants are given vouchers, which can be used at any Goodwill retail location in Lincoln to shop for interview and work apparel. Those wishing to donate clothing to the YWCA for this program may now take items to any of Goodwill’s 6 Lincoln locations, or deliver them to the YWCA offices.
To utilize this program, participants should visit the American Job Center, Suite 205 on the 3rd Floor at 1111 O Street (SCC Offices/Centrum Building/Education Square) in downtown Lincoln. After providing employment-training services, eligible participants are issued vouchers that can be used at any of Goodwill’s Lincoln locations for employment clothing, accessories, and shoes. Job Outfitter’s clients are seen Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. No appointment is necessary. You can also call the YWCA offices at 402-434-3494, for more information regarding this service.
