One of the best things about Wright State University is the many different opportunities that are available to help students when preparing for the workplace. One event taking place in a few weeks aims to give students the upper edge and ace the interview with the help of JCPenney.
The Career Center and Student Activities present Suit Up with Wright State University and JCPenney. For one day, JCPenney’s at the Fairfield Commons Mall will be closed to the public and be open exclusively for Wright State students and alumni. All attendees will receive 40 percent off men’s and women’s career dress apparel, accessories and shoes. Sephora will also provide mini makeovers and the salon will offer free consultations and coupons for future visits.
Prizes will be given away throughout the event.
This isn’t the first time this event has been put on by the Career Center and Student Activities. “The turnout was great, we had about two hundred students that checked in, it was really fun,” said Lisa Duke, assistant director of the Career Center, on the success of the previous semester's event.
The spring Suit Up event aims to attract even more students as graduation season nears and job searching begins. Family and friends are welcome to join students during the event to help students make the best decision for their shopping. Suit measuring by staff will be available as well.
Duke hopes that students will feel more confident and be relieved to know that you don’t have to break the bank when it comes to finding the next interview-winning outfit.
“I hope that students will take away knowing that JCPenney is wanting to support them and their professional careers and that there are ways to get professional appeal without spending a lot of money,” Duke said.
This year’s Suit Up with Wright State University and JCPenney event will be held on Feb. 17 from 5-8 p.m. Students should register for the event beforehand through Handshake and bring their Student ID or UID number.
