Free Career Center Workshop Series

Free Career Development Programs – Dress for Success Western Massachusetts
Take charge of your future! ✨ Our empowering workshop series is designed to help you strengthen your skills, build confidence, and gain financial wellness. Whether you’re seeking a new opportunity, advancing your career, or focusing on personal growth, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

📅 WEEKLY CAREER WORKSHOPS

When: Thursdays, 5:00–6:00 PM (plus one Tuesday session)
Where: 45 Lyman Street, Springfield or via Zoom
Cost: FREE

Upcoming Sessions:

• Sept 4 – Gentle Yoga for All 🧘‍♀️ Build flexibility, strength & reduce stress
• Sept 11 – Confidence Coaching for Interviews 💼 Sharpen communication & presentation skills
• Sept 25 – Creative Writing: I Am Poems ✍️ Explore your voice through self-reflection
• Oct 2 – Gentle Yoga for All Wellness session for body & mind
• Oct 9 – Storytelling for Empowerment 📖 Share your story & inspire others
• Oct 16 – Communicating with Confidence 🎤 Express ideas with clarity & assurance
• Oct 23 – Setting Your Goals 🎯 Create actionable steps to success
• Oct 28 (Tuesday) – Managing Conflict 🤝 Navigate workplace & personal tensions effectively
• Nov 4 (Tuesday) - Identifying Your Transferable Skills 💪 Learn how to recognize the strengths and experiences you already have—and how to turn them into career superpowers!
• Nov 6 – Gentle Yoga for All Stress relief & mindfulness
• Nov 13 – Networking for Women Who Hustle 👩‍💼 Connect & collaborate with ambitious women
• Nov 20 – Impostor Syndrome 2 💡 Build self-belief & embrace your strengths
• Dec 4 – Gentle Yoga for All End-of-year reset

💰 "Your Money Matters!" Financial Series

When: Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM (4 powerful sessions)
Where: 45 Lyman Street, Springfield – Hybrid Only
Presented in partnership with Liberty Bank

• Sept 17 – What It Takes to Buy a Home 🏡
• Oct 15 – How to Make Your Money Work 💵
• Nov 19 – How to Build a Budget 📊
• Dec 17 – The New You! 🌟

🎁 What You’ll Gain

✓ Innovative tools for career & financial growth
✓ Money Matters Certificate upon completing all 4 financial sessions
✓ Raffle entry for a gift card (complete all financial sessions)
✓ Light snacks provided
✓ Earn Union Capital points for participation
✓ Weekly unemployment claim credit (career workshops)

📌 Registration: Email takisha@dfswm.org

🌐 More Info: dfswm.com

⚠️ Workshop times subject to change – check our website & social media for updates

💡 Let’s build confidence, skills, and financial strength—together!