Dress With Grace
Winter: February 6th-February 19th
Spring/Summer: April 29th- May 11th
Fall September 23rd - October 5th
Hosted at Grace Institute
You or your organization can donate new or gently used workwear (especially sizes 12-44), accessorizes and shoes to help our participants find the perfect interview outfit! Will be accepted for three weeks before the event. Volunteers are needed to help us sort clothing and organize the event. After the event, volunteers are also needed as well on to help breakdown the boutique. A limited amount of volunteers can also join us on the day of Dress with Grace to help Grace Women find clothes and reorganize.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email atamanna@graceinstitute.org.
Converse with Confidence
February 20: 9:00am - 11:00am (15 Volunteers)
February 27: 9:00am - 11:00am (35 Volunteers)
May 21: 9:00am - 11:00am (15 Volunteers)
May 28: 9:00am - 11:00am (35 Volunteers)
July 16: 9:00 am - 11:00am (15 Volunteers)
October 29: 9:00am - 11:00am (15 Volunteers)
November 12: 9:00am - 11:00am (35 Volunteers)
Hosted at Grace Institute
Grace Institute’s mock interview series allows our current job-seekers to prepare for the next step of their career journey. We are looking for approximately 15 to 35 professionals depending per session to serve as the interviewers in simulations of real job interviews.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email atamanna@graceinstitute.org.
Linkedin Training Workshops
March 5: 9:00am - 11:00am (15 Volunteers)
March 19: 9:00am - 11:00am (35 Volunteers)
June 4: 9:00am - 11:00am (15 Volunteers)
June 11: 9:00am - 11:00am (35 Volunteers)
July 22: 9:00am - 11:00am (15 Volunteers)
October 28: 9:00am - 11:00pm (15 Volunteers)
November 13: 9:00am - 12:00am (35 Volunteers)
Hosted at Grace Institute
This workshop will help our participants create a linkedin.com profile with their new resume and begin inviting their connections to their network. We are looking for 15 to 35 professionals depending per session to give one on one guidance and support to participants.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email atamanna@graceinstitute.org.
Five Days, Five Women
Hosted at your office as requested
A week-long job shadowing program customized to your office culture and relevant positions. This program helps our graduations gain relevant, recent experience to speak about on job interviews, learn the day-to-day skills needed to succeed in administrative positions, and increase their confidence in corporate settings. Companies can provide their employees with informal leadership opportunities, team-building opportunities and connect them to a meaningful way to impact women in New York City.
Please contact Afia Tamanna at Atamanna@graceinstitute.org or 212.832.7605, Ext. 1638 to learn more.
Hair Salon Services
We are always excited to partner with Hair Salons who will provide styling for our women. Salons with expertise in all hair types preferred.
Please contact Tanisha Forbes at Tforbes@graceinstitute.org or 212.832.7605, to learn more.
Host an Intern
We provide job shadowing opportunities for our participants and are always looking for new partner companies to host our participants.
Please contact Afia Tamanna at Tforbes@graceinstitute.org or 212.832.7605 to learn more.