Our Programs
Your next step starts here.
We're here to help you access the clothing, skills, community, and confidence you need to move forward in your career, at no cost, and at your own pace.
If you're a woman or gender-diverse individual in Metro Vancouver preparing for a new job, building your career, or looking for your next step, you're in the right place. No referral required, and there's no charge to participate in any of our programs.
Our Programs
Whether you’re making a career transition, joining or coming back into the workforce, making a start in a new country, or wanting to be part of a larger community of women and gender-diverse individuals supporting each others’ professional success, we believe in you, and we’re here to support your next step.
Dressing Services
The right outfit changes how you walk into a room. Dressing Services pairs you with a volunteer stylist for a personalized, one-on-one appointment. Whether you’re preparing for your next professional step, navigating a life transition, or dressing for a significant life event, there are many reasons you might seek styling support.
We’ll help you build an outfit that fits your goals, your style, and where you’re headed. We also offer outerwear, accessories and personal care items to give you the foundational pieces you need to feel confident.
Whatever your circumstances, you get the support you need to find clothing that empowers, is yours to keep, and reflects where you’re headed.
Workshops
Skills are what make confidence stick. We offer practical, curated sessions designed for the real moments in your job search and career: interview preparation, professional communication, financial literacy, and more.
Workshops are open to clients at any stage, and over 1,246 people attended a workshop in the last fiscal year alone. What you learn here stays with you long after the job is secured.
Leadership Programs
Some clients don’t just move forward, they come back and bring others with them. The Working Women’s Group is open to any woman or gender-diverse individual looking to build skills, find community, and grow.
Our Alumnae and Ambassador programs go further, offering leadership development and peer connection for those who have already come through our services and are ready to take on a larger role.
These programs create community and lasting skills beyond a single job placement.
FEATURED STORIES
What we do is about so much more than just the clothes. What comes after the appointment is the real story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay for any of your programs?
No. All Dress for Success Vancouver programs are completely free.
Can I refer myself, or do I need to come through an agency?
You can request an appointment or register directly without going through an agency or caseworker for all programs. If you are currently supported by a caseworker at a partner agency, they can also connect you with us directly.
Do I need to have done one program before I can access another?
No. Most programs are independently accessible. That said, many clients start with a Dressing Services appointment and move into workshops and leadership programs from there. Whatever your starting point, there is a place for you.
What if I'm gender-diverse or don't identify as a woman?
Dress for Success Vancouver serves women and gender-diverse individuals. Our space centres the experience of women. If you are trans masc or gender-diverse and are looking for femme workplace attire, you are welcome to request a one-on-one appointment. Please let us know your preference when you get in touch.
How long does it take to get an appointment?
For Dressing Services, we aim for appointments within five business days of your request being reviewed. At peak times this may extend to two weeks. Workshops are open for registration as soon as they are listed, typically one month in advance.