Penneys Announces €300,000 Partnership with WorkEqual to Support Women Getting Back to Work

Penneys has announced a new three-year partnership with WorkEqual, who support people across Ireland to enter or re-enter the workplace and reach sustained economic independence. The partnership will see the international fashion retailer provide €300,000 in supports to help WorkEqual deliver its services nationally, bringing their coaching, career development and styling services into communities across Ireland.

On top of this, Penneys and WorkEqual will offer personalised styling sessions and confidence-building workshops, which will take place in Penneys’ headquarters in Dublin as well as in stores around the country.

WorkEqual

Founded by Sonya Lennon, WorkEqual (formerly known as Dress for Success) is a social enterprise whose mission is to provide innovative, targeted services and programmes, and advocate on behalf of people entering and re-entering the workplace to reach sustained economic independence. WorkEqual help to boost their clients’ confidence through styling sessions and empower them to progress in their careers through mentoring, CV workshops and interview preparation.

To learn more about WorkEqual’s services, visit their website: www.workequal.ie