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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 26, 2009 (Washington, DC) In today’s tumultuous economy, partnerships and giving back are challenging for everyone and the concept of “Pay it Forward” is more important than ever. FOOW? (http://www.foowater.com/about.html) is paying it forward by contributing career transitioning workshops to Washington DC’s Dress for Success Chapter. By offering a series of free workshops that focuses on meeting the participants where they are, FOOW? will help them identify their primary issues to address their immediate challenges.
Since 1996, Dress for Success has helped disadvantage women by providing professional attire, a support network and career development tools for women to thrive and not just survive. “I have donated suits to Dress for Success for years and I wholeheartedly support their mission. It is exciting to now be able to work with them on a different and personal level” said Gwendolyn Ward, principal and owner of FOOW?. The workshops will start on June 11th, 2009 and will be held at the Dress for Success Office in Washington DC.
In addition to providing select workshops as a community service, FOOW? offers a series of tailored and interactive workshops that are focused on today’s career challenges ─ from identifying the right career path, navigating from college to the business world and transitioning resulting from downsizing, discontent or re-entering the workforce. Their “Lost Your Flow?” workshop features FOOW?’s signature interactive and insightful exercises which allows participants to explore their “Now What?” concerns with an out-of-the-box approach and direct feedback. Their next workshop is on June 24th, 2009 at the Hampton Inn & Suites, located at 22700 Holiday Park Drive in Sterling, VA. The workshops include Food, Networking, Guidance, Insights and drawings for several one-on-one coaching sessions. To receive a discounted rate, register before June 13th. To learn more about FOOW? or to register for their upcoming workshop, go to http://www.foowater.com/offcamps.php.
About FOOW?
FOOW? (Fish Out of Water?, LLC) is a professional development and career coaching firm committed to providing entry and mid-level professionals guidance, mentoring and continuous support. FOOW? facilitates tailored alumni workshops on college campuses covering career transitioning, career direction and deconstructing discontent, in addition to corporate coaching services. The “Now What?” series are off campus workshops tailored to meet the specific needs of professionals in transition, and companies in the midst of layoffs and seeking ways to prepare soon-to-be displaced workers. The workshops are designed to help participants examine their current challenges and identify next steps to address their immediate concerns. For more information, call (703) 777-3806 or send email inquiries to workshops@foowater.com. For more information about FOOW? visit http://www.foowater.com
About Dress for Success
Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1996, Dress for Success has expanded to more than 90 cities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, the UK and the West Indies. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 500,000 women work towards self-sufficiency. Visit http://dressforsuccess.org to learn more.
Media Contacts
Cynthia A. Jennings (703) 729-2262 or cynthia-jennings@comcast.net
Gwendolyn Ward (703) 777.3806 or media@foowater.com
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