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UW-River Falls, local businesses partner to help students 'dress the part'

 

November 6, 2017--Career Services at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls has partnered with River Falls-based Treasures From the Heart to help UWRF students prepare for professional interview experiences.

From November 13-17, the two organizations will sponsor a professional clothing drive designed to provide gently used professional clothing to current UWRF students entering the work force.

“Having the right clothing is a great step toward making that important first impression to an employer,” said Melissa Wilson, UWRF career services director. “Thanks to Treasures From the Heart, we’ve developed a way to help our students look their best when at an important moment in their professional lives.”

The public is encouraged to donate dress pants, shirts, suit jackets, blazers, belts, and ties at any of the following drop-off locations November 13-17:

  • UW-River Falls Information Desk in the University Center
    501 Wild Rose Ave., River Falls
  • UW-River Falls Career Services, 211 Hagestad Hall
    262 E. Cascade Ave., River Falls
  • River Falls High School
    818 Cemetery Rd., River Falls
  • River Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau
    215 W. Maple St., River Falls
  • Treasures From the Heart
    200 S. Main St., River Falls
  • First National Bank of River Falls
    104 E. Locust St., River Falls
  • Fantastic Sams
    1587 Paulson Rd., River Falls

For more information, visit https://www.uwrf.edu/CareerServices/Students/InterviewPreparation.cfm

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