Image and Attitude's Model of Success

Dimita Hughes became involved with Image and Attitude through the One-Stop Program via Municipal Welfare. This 30 day program assists clients in finding employment and with interviewing techniques. When this program ended, Ms. Hughes was sent to work at Image and Attitude for a 13 week period while she still received her welfare check. Her job at Image and Attitude consisted of assisting others with choosing attire for job interviews. While employed with this organization, she received valuable training which she found extremely beneficial, since her previous employment consisted of working only in fast food restaurants. Ms. Evans-Colquitt's organization taught Dimita how to dress professionally and enabled her to develop the much needed self-esteem she needed to succeed in life. She also developed better communication skills. Image and Attitude was also instrumental in assisting her with developing a professional resume and showing her how to complete a job application on-line.

Today, Dimita is employed at Sam's Club in Cinnaminson. She became tearful when she told me that Tammy Evans-Colquitt always believed in her. She is so grateful for the organizational skills which she now has. She went from being unemployed for over 25 years to now enjoying steady employment. She has been on her current job for 8 months. She is extremely grateful to the Image and Attitude staff and volunteers for helping her get to where she is today!

Written by Elaine Weaver-Crepps