Once you graduate from Grace Institute you become part of the extensive Grace network. We continue to support our graduates through career advisement sessions and continuous learning opportunities. Our job is not done when you land a job, we want to support your career success. We provide follow up service up to one year of program completion and one year upon successfully securing employment.
The Alumnae Department is committed to:
- Strengthening relationship among alumnae group
- Supporting the alum in job retention and career advancement through accessible and inclusive program and services
We currently offer the following FREE services to Grace Institute Alumnae:
- One-on-one career counseling
- Monday Morning Meeting
- Monthly professional development workshops (advanced Excel, Outlook, resume review, financial Literacy, networking and more)
- Wellness Days- Zumba, yoga, meditation, makeovers and more.
- Support groups and networking events
- Dress for Success services
- Hair cut referrals (only once)
- Alumnae exclusive Facebook page, visit Grace Institute Alumnae Association! Includes: internships, job fairs, job opportunities, photos, success stories, information on future programs and more.
Benefits to Alumnae:
- Follow up from Staff for up to two years (1 year employment services, 1 year job retention)
- Carfare for Job Search on a as needed basis
- Full-time employment milestone incentives ($25 each milestone, 3 mths, 6 mths, 1 yr)
- Free advanced computer workshops
- Develop and advance professionally
- Supportive network of women
- Opportunity to give back and mentor others
Team Contact Information – 212-832-7605
- Dara Washington – Retention and Alumnae Services Coordinator – Ext 1671
- Kathleen Vaughan – Director of Career Service – Ext 1617
- Reed Tunison – Employment Specialist – Ext 1637
- Peter Cooper – Employment Specialist – Ext 1641