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Nishita Wojnar - volunteer photographer
I first learned of Dress For Success many years ago. I was a university graduate back then. Although I didn't use their services, I had...
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Dec 19, 20252 min read


Retail Ready and Rising: Paige’s ServiceIQ Success Story
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate one of our volunteers, Paige, who has recently completed the Retail Savvy Award through ServiceIQ. This award provides a strong foundation in essential retail skills and is designed to be completed on the job, making it a practical way to gain valuable experience while volunteering. The programme focuses on developing key skills that are vital in any retail environment, helping participants to become confident and effective team members. W
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Nov 14, 20252 min read


Finding Confidence Again: Penny’s Journey Back into the Workforce
After stepping away from work to care for her unwell husband, Penny found herself at a crossroads. Like many who take time out for family, returning to employment after a long break can feel overwhelming — especially when the job market and workplace expectations have changed. But Penny’s story is one of quiet determination, community support, and personal transformation. And it all began with a familiar connection. “I had worked with YFS in my previous roles, so I already h
hutthub
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Fatemeh finds her feet with a little help from her friends
Fatemeh, one of our volunteers, says a resounding ‘Yes!’ – to success. In February, she left Iran to come to New Zealand with her...
em6433
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Neelam’s Next Chapter
Meet Neelam, a creative and
community-minded young woman who recently spent some time volunteering with Yes for Success.
volunteeradmin4
Aug 29, 20253 min read


From Stuck to Empowered: Cindy’s Mentoring Journey
When Cindy first joined our Mentoring Programme, she was feeling stuck—low on energy, unsure of her working style, and unclear about her...
programmes28
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Prachi finds success with newfound confidence
We are delighted to congratulate Prachi, one of our Work Experience Volunteers, on her new job. Originally from India, Prachi came to Yes...
em6433
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Janice says, don't fear failure
Janice, one of our dedicated volunteers, recently headed home to China. She takes with her the new skills and confidence she has found...
em6433
Jul 1, 20253 min read


Victoria sets her dream job in motion
Congratulations to Victoria, one of our volunteers, who has pursued and realised her dream job. Although it was a difficult decision to...
em6433
May 2, 20253 min read


Pearl’s career takes flight
Pearl has landed her dream job with help from our stylists. Facing redundancy earlier this year, Pearl looked to the skies for a complete...
em6433
Apr 22, 20252 min read


Perseverance pays off says Hasvin
We’re delighted to congratulate Hasvin, one of our Work Experience Volunteers who recently found employment. Hasvin immigrated from Sri...
em6433
Apr 15, 20252 min read


Opportunity knocks for Anna
Master’s student, Anna, has given her future career a boost with work experience at Yes for Success (YFS). Anna is no stranger to the...
em6433
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Richard finds a new role after redundancy
There’s a well-known saying that when one door closes, another one opens – and this has proven true for Richard who recently accepted a...
em6433
Mar 14, 20253 min read


Engineering Success: Victoria reaches her career goals
This week we congratulate Victoria, one of our work experience volunteers, whose journey brought her across the world to study in New...
em6433
Feb 13, 20252 min read


Franziska finds fulfillment in tech management
Franziska migrated from Germany to New Zealand at the end of 2022 with her husband and two daughters. After spending a year at home while...
em6433
Dec 17, 20243 min read


Building Confidence and Community- Jen’s experience of finding meaningful work
Meet Jen, a dedicated volunteer who started her journey at Yes for Success (YFS) to reconnect with her skills but found true meaning and...
volunteeradmin4
Nov 4, 20243 min read


Bijoy's Journey to Professional Confidence with Yes for Success
Bijoy, a recent immigrant from India faced the challenge of navigating a new cultural landscape while preparing for a crucial job interview.
volunteeradmin4
Oct 14, 20243 min read


Learn, grow, empower- Mona’s stepping stones to success
UPDATE: After months of volunteering and many applications, Mona finds her dream job and starts building a career in Aotearoa.
volunteeradmin4
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Up and coming novelist starts a new chapter
Nico's determination over four years pays off as they publish their first novel and find a job. All in the same week!
em6433
Sep 19, 20242 min read


From new beginnings to new successes – Dita’s journey at Yes For Success
New migrant Dita gains a bag full of valuable skills through our volunteer work experience programme and finds her job in retail.
em6433
Sep 5, 20244 min read
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