DRESSED FOR SUCCESS MERVYN'S OUTFITS 16 STUDENT JOB APPLICANTS.Byline: Amy Raisin raisin, in botany and cooking raisin, dried fruit of certain varieties of grapevines bearing grapes with a high content of sugar and solid flesh. Although the fruit is sometimes artificially dehydrated, it is usually sun-dried. Staff Writer VALENCIA - Sixteen College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. students - mostly single mothers, all welfare recipients - boarded a 53-foot-long wardrobe A wardrobe (sometimes called an "armoire") is a cabinet used for storing clothes. The earliest wardrobe was a chest, and it was not until some degree of luxury was attained in regal palaces and the castles of powerful nobles that separate accommodation was provided for the on wheels on Tuesday and were treated to $350 each in career attire, compliments of Mervyn's. The Community Closet rolled into the college parking lot and, as it has for the past four years across the country, clothed clothe tr.v. clothed or clad , cloth·ing, clothes 1. To put clothes on; dress. 2. To provide clothes for. 3. To cover as if with clothing. job training participants who will soon make the transition from public assistance to self-sufficiency. ``The first thing they see when you walk into a job interview is your wardrobe,'' said Justine Fryer, 24, who is raising a 1-year-old alone. ``They look at you like you can't come in just as professional'' as they are. While some of the women - the event caters to men, too, but the 16 women were randomly selected - asked not to be identified, others tried on the clothes and raved about the fashions. Each participant received a blazer with matching slacks and skirt, a white blouse, a sweater set, a pair of shoes, a scarf, belt, hosiery hosiery Knit or woven coverings for the feet and legs, worn inside shoes. In the 8th century BC, Hesiod referred to linings for shoes; the Romans wrapped their feet, ankles, and legs in long strips of leather or woven cloth. and earrings. The women are part of College of the Canyon's CalWORKS program, which provides support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services for welfare recipients. The program's director, Carolishca Forster, said Mervyn's is an asset to people who are trying to get their lives in order. Mervyn's representative Lori Tobin, the site manager for Tuesday's event, has witnessed other Community Closet fittings and became emotional when asked about the reactions of women who are given the clothes. ``I have so many stories,'' Tobin said, her eyes welling with tears. ``I remember one in Denver. She came in like life had beat her down. But she had the biggest smile on her face when she left with her new clothes. It really makes a difference.'' Since Community Closet debuted in 1998, Mervyn's has donated do·nate v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates v.tr. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute. v.intr. To make a contribution to a fund or cause. nearly 65,000 pieces of clothing, shoes and accessories. This year marks the first time the program will outfit men. Said Melinda Hamm, a College of the Canyons student and CalWORKS employee, ``I hear stories about women who can't go (well-dressed) for a job interview all the time. Either they're not working enough because they're trying to get an education or they just can't afford it.'' CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- color) College of the Canyons student Melinda Hamm of Canyon Country looks professional in her new duds from Mervyn's. (2 -- color) In Mervyn's ``closet,'' student Justine Fryer of Saugus, left, share a laugh with wardrobe stylist A wardrobe stylist is the job title of someone who picks out the clothing worn by people in photo shoots, for commercial print catalogue, television appearances, music videos, concert performances, and any public appearances made by celebrities, models or other celebrities and Nancy Bernal, right. David R. Crane/Staff Photographer |
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