Business Details
36 Years
experience
Empowering Careers Through Clothing and Training
Working Wardrobes empowers individuals to overcome barriers to gainful employment through comprehensive career readiness services. Founded in 1990 by Jerri Rosen to support domestic violence survivors, we have served over 130,000 clients since our inception. Our programs address systemic challenges faced by diverse populations including veterans, justice-impacted individuals, and those experiencing homelessness. We provide personalized career navigation, professional attire, and skills development through a combination of virtual and in-person workshops. Our team of Career Navigators and volunteer HR professionals create individualized employment plans that include resume development, interview preparation, and job search strategies.The organization's Rebuilding Careers program connects clients with 185 partner programs and service providers across Southern California. Following a devastating fire in 2020, we modernized our infrastructure and expanded services to serve 7,615 individuals in 2024 alone. Our Career Success Center in Santa Ana offers both in-person and virtual support, while our Donation Center processes over 500,000 garments annually. Through The Hanger retail stores, we generate funds that directly support our mission-driven work. With 2,000+ annual volunteers, we continue to build on our legacy of transforming lives through meaningful employment opportunities.
Services
Career Navigation
Professional Wardrobing
Job Training Workshops
Resume Development
Interview Preparation
Clothing Donations
Volunteer Opportunities
Corporate Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have served over 130,000 clients since 1990 with proven career readiness programs
- Our personalized approach combines clothing services with professional development training
- We offer 500,000+ donated garments annually to support job interview preparation
- Our 2,000+ volunteers include HR professionals providing expert career coaching
- We maintain 185+ community partnerships to address diverse employment barriers
What people say
Life-changing event
Regain self-confidence
Transform lives
Career success
Meaningful employment
Services
Career Navigation
Our Career Navigators create personalized employment plans for each client. We help set achievable goals, develop job search strategies, and connect with employment resources. This service combines case management with practical job search support to address individual barriers to employment.
Professional Wardrobing
Clients receive professional attire through our personal styling service. Our wardrobe experts help individuals find confidence-building outfits for job interviews. This service includes complete outfit selection and styling advice tailored to specific job opportunities.
Job Training Workshops
We offer both virtual and in-person training sessions covering job search skills. Workshops include resume development, interview techniques, and LinkedIn profile optimization. Our programs teach applicants to navigate applicant tracking systems and master modern job search strategies.
Clothing Donations
We collect and distribute professional clothing through our donation centers. Our volunteers process over 500,000 garments annually to support job seekers. Donated items directly support our mission to provide interview-ready attire to program participants.
Corporate Partnerships
We collaborate with companies to create employment pathways for our clients. Partners receive trained candidates while supporting community workforce development. Our programs help businesses build diverse, skilled teams through strategic community engagement.
Questions
What services does Working Wardrobes offer?
We provide career navigation, professional clothing services, job training workshops, and personalized employment support to help individuals achieve gainful employment.
Who qualifies for your programs?
Our services are available to anyone facing barriers to employment including veterans, justice-impacted individuals, domestic violence survivors, and those experiencing homelessness.
How can I donate clothing?
Clothing donations can be made at our Irvine Donation Center during operating hours or through our designated donation drop-off locations.
Do you offer virtual services?
Yes, we provide virtual career coaching, online workshops, and remote support through our Career Navigation team.
How does your job placement program work?
Our Career Navigators create individualized employment plans that include skills assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and job search strategies tailored to each client's needs.
Can businesses partner with your organization?
Yes, we offer corporate partnership opportunities that connect businesses with trained candidates while supporting community workforce development initiatives.
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