Dressing for success

Clark College Clothing Closet provides free business attire to students

Samantha Knippel, 18, said the opportunity to look for free business clothing gave her a chance to, “know what to put together for job interviews and see what works well.”

Samantha Knippel, 18, said the opportunity to look for free business clothing gave her a chance to, “know what to put together for job interviews and see what works well.” Photo by Danielle Frost.

The old phrase, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” rings especially true when it comes to job interviews. However, for those who are in college or just graduating, money can often be scarce.

This is where the Clark College Clothing Closet comes in.

For two days during the spring, all students are allowed the opportunity to pick out one free, career-wear outfit for potential job interviews or just to bridge the gap when funds for clothing get tight, so to speak.

For more of this story, see the Camas-Washougal Post-Record print edition.