P2E Spring 2026 Cohort starts March 5th

At Dress for Success Austin, we know there are many factors that contribute to landing a new job. Trying to tackle them all at once can be overwhelming, especially if you are going at it alone. The Path to Employment program was designed to make your job search not only more successful, but also more manageable and rewarding with a mentor by your side. 

Over the course of six consecutive weeks, you'll build a relationship with your mentor and master the important elements of a successful job search.

Application Requirements:

• Currently housed

• High school diploma or GED

• Actively seeking full-time employment

• Must be a Current DFSA Client

• Have attended at least 2 Career Coaching appointments

• Can commit to meeting 1x/week for 6 consecutive weeks

Application Deadline: Feb 20th, 2025

Program Curriculum:

• Week 1: Assessment Review & Goal Setting

• Week 2: Building Your Resume & Cover Letter

• Week 3: Crafting an Elevator Pitch & Online Profile

• Week 4: Job Search Strategy

• Week 5: Mock Interview & Feedback

• Week 6: Looking Forward

2026 Application Periods:

• Winter Cohort (Starts Jan 8th): Nov 1st - Nov 21st, 2025

• Spring Cohort (Starts Mar 5th): Feb 1st - Feb 20th, 2026

• Summer Cohort 1 (Starts May 14th): Apr 1st - Apr 24th, 2026

• Summer Cohort 2 (Starts Jul 9th): Jun 1st - Jun 19th, 2026

• Fall Cohort (Starts Sep 10th): Aug 1 - Aug 21st, 2026