Preparing for the future takes more than ambition 鈥 it takes access, confidence and the right opportunities.
At Harris-Stowe State University, the Hornet Boutique is helping students take that next step by providing free professional clothing and accessories for interviews, internships and career events. What began as a small clothing closet has grown into a full storefront-style experience designed to remove barriers and empower students to show up prepared and confident.
In this episode of 鈥淐onfluence Conversations,鈥 host聽Lewis Kelly, Ph.D., sits down with Victoria Harris, Ph.D., executive director of career engagement and exploratory learning at Harris-Stowe, along with Confluence Preparatory Academy alumna聽Bry鈥橝n Boyle, to explore how this initiative is shaping student success.
Through Confluence Academies鈥 partnership with聽Harris-Stowe State University 鈥 supported by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 鈥 students are gaining hands-on experience not only in building a professional wardrobe, but also in understanding workplace expectations and developing a sense of belonging in professional spaces.
For many students, the impact goes far beyond clothing. As discussed in the podcast, access to the Hornet Boutique helps students build confidence, refine their personal style, and step into leadership roles feeling prepared and empowered. It鈥檚 a reminder that career readiness isn鈥檛 just about resumes 鈥 it鈥檚 about how students see themselves and how they show up in the world.
聽to learn how partnerships like this are helping Confluence scholars 鈥 and students across 最新杏吧原创 鈥 dress for success and step confidently into their futures.
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