College to career: Students at UW-Waukesha get extra help in their transition
WAUKESHA -- Students at UW-Waukesha are getting some extra help in their transition from college to career -- free clothes on campus!
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From button downs to blazers to shoes, UW-Waukesha's Career Closet is filled with donations of gently-used professional attire.
"I have looked around. I've helped bring students here, and they've used it," said Andrea Moreno, a UW-Waukesha sophomore.
The clothing is free for students, and whatever they take is theirs to keep.
"Anytime they want something or feel like they need to go for a job interview and don't have what they need, they can come in here and take whatever fits them," said Dana Dorf, career advisor at UW-Waukesha.
Donations from the community are welcome. But so far, most items are from university staff and professors.
"We go through them and make sure everything is presentable -- something that we would want to wear," said Dorf.
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The Career Closet was only open ahead of campus job fairs, but now it is open year-round. Paired with career workshops and resume help, the Career Closet is another tool for students to prepare for the professional world.
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"Because the reality is, that at this age, we're not really sure what constitutes business attire," said Moreno.
And it makes it easier to dress up on a student budget.
The Career Closet is located in the Commons Building, tucked away down a hallway. The door even locks, allowing students to have some privacy when they shop.
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"This is a safe place where you can come and find something for you that will prepare you for the future," said Moreno.
UW-Waukesha is accepting donations for the Career Closet. The following items are needed: shoes, shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, ties, and even jewelry and purses. You can drop off your donations in the bin at the Student Affairs Office. That is located in the Commons Building off University Drive.
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