Utah Valley University (UVU) students, in partnership with the UVU Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), are bringing the Power Suit Project, a project that provides gently used clothing to up-and-coming student professionals, to campus in support of future UVU graduates.
Utah Valley University (UVU) students, in partnership with the UVU Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), are bringing the Power Suit Project,a project that provides gently used clothing to up-and-coming student professionals, to campus in support of future UVU graduates.
Students gathered donations of business attire from current professionals, including UVU President Astrid Tuminez, faculty, and staff. These donations are then cleaned and prepared for distribution to those preparing for job interviews and internships. This initiative aims to remove financial barriers, boost confidence, and equip UVU students with the tools they need to make strong first impressions in their career journeys.
“The UVU PRSSA chapter seeks to provide exceptional service to students by helping launch their careers after graduation,” says Zoe Blohm, vice president of service for the UVU PRSSA chapter and founder of the Power Suit Project. “The Power Suit Project is one of my favorite PRSSA initiatives. To me, it’s so much more than professional clothing; it’s about giving students at UVU opportunities.”
The project will culminate in a free professional shopping event on March 23 from 11 am-2 pm, where students can select donated business attire at no cost. In addition to clothing, students will have access to complimentary professional headshots provided by the UVU College of Humanities and Social Sciences marketing and communication team. Students can use their headshots for polished resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and personal brands as they enter the workforce.
“The Power Suit Project helped me get new, professional-looking clothes at a time when I was on a tight budget,” said Elmer Colón Muñiz, recipient of Power Suit Project clothing who now works at Flickinger Boulton Robson Weeks Law Firm. “I was able to dress professionally at my post-graduation interviews without worrying about breaking the bank.”
The Power Suit Project relies on donations to ensure it meets the demand for the event. Those wishing to donate extra professional clothing, such as suits, ties, dresses, blazers, slacks, dress shirts, and more, may contact the UVU Department of Communication.
View updates on the Power Suit Project’s social media at https://www.instagram.com/prssa_uvu/
