Career Closet receives donation from local clothing store Pursuit
In early December 2021, the Cincinnati State Career Closet received a generous donation of men’s suits, pants, and blazers from Pursuit, a clothing store in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati.
Brian Hooten, Co-op Coordinator in the Business Division (and coordinator of the Career Closet), along with co-op student Rodney Arnold (above), picked up the donations and learned about Pursuit’s mission.
Store Manager Anna Jackson said the company started from an idea developed by Nate Demars for an entrepreneurship class at Ohio State.
As a class project in 2011, Nate pitched the idea of a suit store that would offer a unique blend of modern suits and old-fashioned service.
Inspired by the project, Nate took a leap of faith to open a store in Columbus and later expanded to Cincinnati.
Brian said, “Nate enjoys giving back to the college community and conducting speaking engagements to help inspire other entrepreneurs on their journey.”
“We greatly appreciate Pursuit’s support for our Cincinnati State students,” Brian added.
Career Closet hours for Spring Semester are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The Career Closet is located in the Main Building on Clifton Campus, on the lower level next to the Fitness Center.
- Students from any major who need professional or business casual attire for an interview, a job fair, or even a class presentation can “shop” at the Career Closet at no cost.
Available items include:
- business suits for men and women
- professional dresses
- professional slacks/skirts
- professional shirts/blouses
- accessories such as shoes, belts, ties, and professional bags/purses
The Career Closet is a donation-based program supported by the Cincinnati State Foundation and the College’s Office of Advancement, along with the Cincinnati State AAUP.
For more information, visit the Career Closet web page or call (513) 569-1624.
Click to download the Career Center Spring 2022 flyer.
(Photos provided by Brian Hooten)