Host a Career Closet Clothing Drive at Your Company
Rally Your Team. Transform a Future. Host a Career Closet Clothing Drive at Your Company.
As an alum, you know the power of showing up prepared. Now, you can help the next generation of professionals make a strong first impression.
UIC Business’s Career Closet clothing racks are nearly empty, and we need your help to refill them. By organizing a professional clothing drive at your company, organization, department, or workplace, you can provide students and job seekers with the attire they need to confidently interview, network, and begin their careers.
DONATIONS NEEDED
Women’s Business Attire
- Suits and separates, including jackets, blazers, pants, skirts, and dresses in neutral colors
- Collared shirts and blouses in solid colors or small patterns
- Black, brown, or nude closed-toe shoes (flats or heels under three inches)
- New dress socks in neutral colors
- Fashion scarves
- Handbags in neutral colors
UIC Business Career Closet—Donations Needed
Men’s Business Attire
- Suits and separates, including jackets, blazers, and pants in neutral colors
- Collared shirts in light colors, solid colors, or small patterns
- Solid-color ties or ties with subtle patterns
- Black or brown belts
- Black or brown lace-up dress shoes
- New dress socks in neutral colors
Donation Guidelines
- New or gently used business casual to business professional attire
- Clothing should be clean or dry-cleaned.
- Items should be on hangers or neatly folded.
- Items should generally be less than five years old and in good condition.
- All sizes are needed.
How Your Workplace Can Help
- Designate a collection area.
- Promote the drive among colleagues.
- Collect donations over one to four weeks.
- Deliver the items or coordinate a drop-off.
Every blazer, suit, pair of shoes, and professional accessory can help someone step confidently into an interview and closer to a meaningful career.
Be the Alum Who Opens Doors
When you organize a Career Closet clothing drive, you’re doing more than collecting clothing. You’re helping students and job seekers build confidence, make a positive first impression, and pursue new opportunities.
Ready to Host a Drive?
Contact Andrea Jimenez to receive a toolkit, promotional materials, and donation guidelines.
Help us refill our racks and empower future professionals.