Derrick
J. –
Drugs, crime and abandonment surrounded Derrick as a child. Unable to escape
his external influences, he found himself incarcerated for bank robbery. Upon
his release in 2004, Derrick re-entered his community with only $14 and the clothes
on his back.
Determined to change, Derrick sought help at a workforce program and later was
referred to Career Gear. He was given a suit, interview coaching and support
while he searched for employment. “I had not felt such confidence in a
long time; it made me remember the times when I dressed better,” he said.
Derrick landed the job and continues to participate in Career Gear’s alumni
program. For Derrick, the future is brighter.
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New York, NY
- Boston, MA
- Dallas, TX
- Houston, TX
- Miami, FL
- New Haven, CT
- Washington, DC
How Career Gear Works
While providing critical business attire, interview counseling, and job retention services, Career Gear does NOT offer job training or placement services. In addition, Career Gear does NOT accept walk-ins. Each participant must have completed a job-training program and referred by that organization for business attire.
Becoming A referral Partner
If your organization provides job training and is interested in becoming a referring partner, all relevant information on how to do so can be accessed here on the website. Please review the information first before calling with questions.
BECOMING AN AFFILIATE
In recent years, Career Gear has expanded its operations into key cities across the United States. We've recently expanded into Boston, Dallas, New Haven, and Washington, D.C. We are always looking to expand into other key markets where underserved and unemployed men can be found, and are in need of the services we provide.
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Capital Persuit A Smash Hit!
On June 15, 2009, Career Gear celebrated its
10th anniversary Capital Persuit event at the Edison Ballroom. In the coming days and weeks we will have more information on the event (pictures included) and news about our corporate sponsors.
Reserve your seat at the event by
clicking on the invitation to place your order
Career Gear Tie Drive A Hit!
In honor of Career Gear's tenth anniversary, ties of some of the biggest icons from the worlds of film, television, music and sports were auctioned off to raise much needed funds for sustaining career counseling workshops and retention services that help our participants become leaders and fathers within their communities. In all, thanks to The Thomas Collective, Career Gear raised enough money to provide another fifty men with services.
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