Guernsey Employment Trust has announced the official launch of the Dressing Room, a space designed to empower individuals as they prepare for job interviews and their first months at work.
The Dressing Room provides a collection of quality clothing, free of charge, to job seekers.
Tania Gouveia (Senior Employment Support Officer) said: “We believe that everyone deserves to look and feel their best, regardless of finances. From suits to dresses, shirts to shoes, we’re here to help individuals overcome the barriers of unsuitable clothing and footwear.”
Guernsey Employment Trust’s (GET) commitment to inclusivity extends beyond clothing, as Nikki Ioannou-Droushiotis (Chief Executive) explained: “We’ve made significant changes to our premises to ensure everyone feels motivated and welcome. And this wouldn’t have been possible without the support and vision of Claire and Maisie from Clermont Interiors.
“In late 2023, after seeing a third sector space which had been redecorated, we reached out to Clermont Interiors to see if they could provide our offices at the Fort Complex with a similar make-over. We are overjoyed with the final result which ticked all the boxes from the brief.”
The project has also received a glowing endorsement from Nigel Humphreys, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, who said: “The Guernsey Employment Trust have gone above and beyond in providing an environment that feels safe, welcoming and inclusive. The design of the space and the incredible Dressing Room communicates a sense of value to clients and the level of support afforded to some of the most vulnerable people in our community is amazing. They have created a lovely trauma-informed space and are backing it up with a trauma-informed staff ethos.”
Rhys, a Dressing Room client added: “I was given smart black trousers because I didn’t have any at home I could use for the interview. I felt more confident in myself and was more prepared for the interview I had. I was given the opportunity by GET and I successfully got my first career in retail.”
