The event will take place at the JCPenney at Shackleford Crossing (2600 S. Shackleford Rd., Little Rock, AR 72205) from 3-6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15.

Students, faculty, staff, and alumni at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock will receive an extra 30% off coupon when they show their university ID. The coupon can be used either in-store or online for purchases of business attire and accessories until November 3.

A number of suits, dress shirts and pants, dresses, tops and sweaters, skirts, shoes, accessories, and more are eligible for the 30% off discount. To see what specific items the coupon applies to, .

The most popular items each year are business-attire basics such as black pants and blazers, said Brittany Straw, director of University Career Services.

Although last year鈥檚 event was the first in-person Trojan Suit-Up event, JCPenney has been partnering with 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock since 2021. Since the partnership began, more than 120 community members have utilized the discount on business apparel.

鈥淛CPenney is excited to be partnering with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock once again for our Suit-Up event,鈥� said Joshua Tisdale, the store manager of JCPenney at Shackleford Crossing. 鈥淲e take pride in being able to provide the best looks in fashion and comfort at an incredible price. This year, once again, students will have the opportunity to shop our location and partner with our amazing associates to help them find the career looks that they are looking for. We have specialists available who will be able to help them find the right fit, style, size, and color for their next interview or professional event.鈥�

For the first time, the University Career Services team will be giving away door prizes every hour at the Sept. 15 event.

For students who are unable to attend, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock also offers the Trojan Career Closet, stocked and organized with free business apparel and available to all current students, regardless of their major. To visit the Trojan Career Closet, set up an appointment by emailing Cynthia Wallace in the School of Business at cgwallace@ualr.edu.

Students can also schedule a 鈥淒ress for Success鈥� appointment on with the University Career Services team to discuss and/or review attire for career fairs and job interviews.

For additional information or questions, contact University Career Services Director Brittany Straw at bstraw@ualr.edu.

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These students interned at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Campus Garden, Urban Patchwork, and Oak Forest Community Garden.

鈥淚 am currently on my second contract with Pulaski Conservation District and work at the Urban Patchwork Garden where I get to work with chickens,鈥� said Megan Ruth Wilkins, a graduate student studying conflict management. 鈥淎long with nearly two dozen adult hens, there are plenty of feathers in my day鈥 help with the transport of the chickens to new homes, other community gardens, as well as our neighbors’ backyards.鈥�

In 2023, the Pulaski Conservation District offered grant funding to support existing internship program and to support community workshops in fall 2023 hosted by 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 Extended Education.

This summer, the seven students were placed at internship sites using Handshake, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 online recruiting platform.

鈥淚n the past, I鈥檝e used apps and websites like Indeed or even Facebook to find jobs,鈥� said Audra Coffman, a biology major and intern at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Campus Garden. 鈥淭hey are riddled with scams, vague descriptions, and just all around difficult user interfaces. Handshake notified me whenever the garden application was live due to my preferences. I love the settings you鈥檙e able to apply and the reputable employers you find.鈥�

The partnership affords students the opportunity to receive hands-on learning in fields of their interest while also being compensated for their work.

鈥淚t鈥檚 been my favorite job to date, and even though it鈥檚 hard work at times, I get to do so many cool things and learn a lot along the way,鈥� Coffman said. 鈥淚 even get to express my creative side with painting signs and designing logos.鈥�

Every student at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock has access to Handshake and can . With Handshake, students can schedule interviews, sign up for career fairs, and receive personalized job recommendations.

鈥淯niversity Career Services uses Handshake to provide safe and equitable job opportunities for 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock students,鈥� said University Career Services Director Brittany Straw. 鈥淲e approved over 45,071 jobs for 13,274 employers last year and are pleased to use Handshake as a resource for the Pulaski Conservation District.鈥�

For additional information regarding internship opportunities or Handshake, contact University Career Services at careers@ualr.edu or 501-916-3021.

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