Barbara Ehrenreich goes "undercover" as an unskilled worker to reveal the truth about working a minimum wage job. She was inspired in part by the rhetoric surrounding welfare reform, which promised that a job — any job — can be the ticket to a better life. Please join Jenny Eskin and Tami Peter for a discussion of this important work. We ask that you attend this workshop only if you have completed the book or have read a major portion of it. Reimbursements for the purchase of the book club book will be made for women who provide a receipt to Bottomless Closet. ELECTIVE

Women today have more responsibilities than ever, and oftentimes face more unique obstacles than men. Becky Barker will discuss building a strong foundation to help you achieve a financially independent and secure future. ELECTIVE

Anoli and her team of stylists will lead this workshop teaching makeup techniques and pulling together a fabulous look on a budget. If you have been applying your makeup the same way for as long as you can remember or if you just are not sure what to do when faced with makeup, this workshop is for you!

Mike Giasi will help attendees develop short, medium, and long-term financial goals and plans for the year and build a budget to achieve them. Clients are asked to bring a copy of their recent bills (credit card, utilities, etc.) CORE

Come build your wardrobe at BARGAIN PRICES! Clients will be admitted on a first come basis and no children, men or pets will be allowed.

Sherry Dworsky/Maggie Chandler/Diana Brobmann will lead this workshop. Participants will gain a good understanding of how to write a resume, specifically one that can be uploaded and/or emailed. This workshop is the prerequisite to Bottomless Closet’s Intensive Job Search Program.*  CORE

Please join Maxine Henry, University Coordinator of COPE at the City University of New York, as she clarifies the application process for financial aid, including grants and loans, available for those pursuing bachelors or masters degrees.  ELECTIVE

This interactive workshop led by Andrea Greifenberger will teach participants to answer the hardest interview and job fair question: “Tell me about yourself”. Everyone will have the opportunity to create a thoughtful response and practice.This workshop is a pre-requisite for At a Job Fair. ELECTIVE

Matt Minor will lead this very interactive workshop for women and their children. The focus will be on learning to handle money responsibly and saving. Children ages 7 and older are encouraged to attend with participants. When registering please provide the age(s) of your child(ren). ELECTIVE

Now that you have a job, how do you make sure that you do a good job? Sheila Lambert will lead this workshop on transitioning to a new job or position and gaining early success. She will discuss the key to making the transition, managing change, and getting off to a good start. (Priority will be made for clients who have been recently hired.) CORE

Darren Wright will lead this workshop focusing on a general guide to understanding and recognizing epilepsy. If you or anyone you know has epilepsy, this will give you facts and dispel some of the myths that surround it.

Tami Peter will discuss the benefits and pitfalls of buying a home as well as programs to help first-time homebuyers and low-income homebuyers purchase their own home. ELECTIVE

The most important piece of communication is not what you say but how you say it. Sheila Lambert will lead this workshop on communicating in the workplace with your boss, your co-workers and with customers. ELECTIVE

Tami Peter will lead this workshop on managing and reducing debt. She will discuss taking control of spending, becoming debt-free, understanding compound interest and using your budget. CORE

Rebecca Barker from MetLife will lead this workshop and will discuss different options for life insurance as well as health and long-term disability insurance. ELECTIVE

Come to build your professional wardrobe! Incentives and priority shopping for women who attend a workshop after the Semi-Annual Sale.

Sometimes it is all about the packaging!  Elaine Wanderer will discuss selling yourself and your projects both in the workplace and during the job search process. ELECTIVE

Are there interview questions that cause you to stumble? Lakiesha Johnson will lead this interactive session. Please submit up to 3 of your tricky interview questions when registering and come ready to discuss with the group strategies and answers. ELECTIVE

Your manager regularly curses in the office and your office-mate has a constantly ringing cell phone that is always on full volume. How does a person know what constitutes bad manners when everyone in the workplace seems to be misbehaving in some way? Deborah Weiner will discuss what is appropriate at work and how to set your own standards to help you excel in any job.  CORE

Stephanie Hines will discuss your personal income taxes including deductions from your paycheck and what they mean.  ELECTIVE