Career Clothing Closet

Career Success is raising money to support students' access to FREE professional clothing and professional services. This project supports our ongoing efforts to remove barriers of access for first-generation and low-income students. Your donation will greatly impact students' ability to obtain experiential learning and employment opportunities. Join us to help all Banana Slugs change the world!

Fundraising Goal: $15,000

About the project:

The Career Clothing Closet at UCSC allows students to obtain professional business attire for presentations, interviews, career fairs, and other professional business events. The Career Clothing Closet is available at no cost to students and provides a sustainable clothing option that addresses students’ basic needs and allows them to dress for success! 

The Career Clothing Closet is conveniently located at Career Success in the Hahn Student Services Building. A private, clean, and safe space is provided where students can browse a variety of clothing, including suits, jackets, blazers, slacks, pants, skirts, shirts, blouses, shoes, and accessories. Students can select three to four items per quarter from the Career Clothing Closet that fit their needs. Resources about dressing to impress, navigating the journey from student to professional, and basic needs resources is also provided at the Career Clothing Closet.

Near the Career Clothing Closet, a photography booth allows students to take photos to use for their professional profiles and websites, such as LinkedIn. The professional photo booth is portable, allowing it to be used at recruiting and other campus events. 

Both the Clothing Closet and the professional photo booth enable students to make a good impression and feel confident as they navigate their professional journey without being burdened by the cost associated with professional clothing and professional services. 

How your donation will be used:

• Ongoing structural supplies such as shelving, closet organization, racks, storage, etc.
• Clothing purchase: Although most clothes come by donation from faculty and staff, there remains a need to purchase certain sizes and styles to ensure that the closet is equitable.
• Maintenance of photo booth equipment and associated technology.
• Support for two student employees to help run, organize, and promote the service.