How Can My Program Access SuitAbility?

To become a referral partner with SuitAbility, there are several steps:

• If your organization is a job training program, contact us at 978-934-8898 to request a questionnaire, which will serve as an application.
• Designate a staff person who will be the contact person to SuitAbility.
• Complete and return the job training program questionnaire.
• Participate in an on-site or phone interview conducted by a board member to assess the compatibility of the needs and goals of both SuitAbility and the job training program.

How Does SuitAbility operate?

SuitAbility is staffed by trained volunteers. Clients will be scheduled by appointment only.

Once your program has become a referral partner with SuitAbility, appointments can be scheduled by calling 978-934-8898. We will discuss the needs and sizes of your client and confirm an appointment date. If we are unavailable when you call, please leave your name, the name of your program, and telephone number. A member of SuitAbility will return your call as soon as possible.

As a referral partner with SuitAbility, you will receive Appointment and Statement of Understanding forms. After scheduling an appointment for your client with SuitAbility, complete the information on the Appointment form. Review both forms with your client before signing. Please emphasize the importance of keeping the scheduled appointment and being on time. If there is a need to cancel an appointment call SuitAbility at 978-934-8898 and leave a message preferably 24 hours before the appointment. A notified cancellation allows a rescheduling of your client's appointment. A client will only be able to reschedule once.

What can the client expect on the day of the appointment?

On the day of the appointment the client should bring the Appointment and Statement of Understanding forms. Because our space is limited and we want to give individual attention, the client should come alone. Upon arrival the client will be greeted by a trained volunteer who will show the client what is available and make suggestions in selecting clothes and accessories. The client can choose an outfit that will give the extra boost in confidence needed for the job interview. Depending on the availability of clothing in the needed sizes, the client will be given additional outfits for a week of workdays.

After the appointment, there will be a follow up telephone and mail questionnaire for the client and contact person. You will be asked to evaluate SuitAbility's process as well as questions pertaining to the client's success in securing employment. This information is required by our underwriters and is used as the basis for funding needed to continue our efforts at SuitAbility

We are looking forward to working with you and welcome your questions and comments.