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MGM Springfield donates to local workforce development programs

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – MGM Springfield has reinforced its commitment to community support by donating to local non-profits Dress for Success and ROCA. These organizations offer vital resources to help individuals in the area prepare for workforce entry, including resume building, transferable skills, interview techniques, and appropriate attire for interviews. Dress for Success and ROCA provide programs that assist individuals in gaining the skills and confidence needed to enter or re-enter the workforce. Talent Acquisition Manager at MGM Springfield Heather Morini expressed her enthusiasm for seeing participants succeed after completing these programs and securing employment. “Really, really helps those that...

Dress for Success celebrates 25 years of empowerment

by: Nicole Buddie HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – ‘Dress for Success Western Massachusetts’ is celebrating 25 years of empowering women and non-binary individuals. They hosted ‘Common Threads’ at the log cabin in Holyoke on Thursday evening. The annual fundraiser and gala support year-round projects. Dress for Success and their volunteers guide the community to economic independence. With no-fee programs and professional attire, volunteers help them achieve employment opportunities. “We’re always looking for volunteers, people who can help with our suitings in the boutique, people who can help teach our workforce development classes, people who can be mentors,” says Dress for Success...

Common Threads 2024

For more information on sponsorship, please contact Jess Roncarati-Howe at westernmass@dressforsuccess.org Read more about Sponsorship Opportunities HERE [dflip id=”1031″ ][/dflip]  

Our New Home!

Dress for Success Western Mass. Moves to Downtown Springfield ~~~ New location provides easier access for clients and room to expand services.   Dress for Success Western Massachusetts is relocating from the Eastfield Mall to its new location at 45 Lyman Street in downtown Springfield, Mass. The new location is ideally situated as it is close to major transportation, including Union Station and the main bus terminal.  This will be more accessible for users of public transit and provides Dress for Success Western Mass.  additional space to provide services and programs to reach more women, transgender, and non-binary people. “Having a...

Inspiring

An interview with Kathy Dube and her mentoree Mariangeliz Fines Delbrey