After earning teaching credentials, Mario Atoyan worked for 10 years as a science teacher at Warwick Public Schools in Rhode Island. While working at Gorton Junior High School, Mario Atoyan helped adapt and implement the school’s dress code, which included a weekly “Dress for Success” day.
Many schools have implemented a recurring Dress for Success day on which students are encouraged to wear business casual or professional attire to class. The exercise is meant to prepare young people for formal settings, such as college admission interviews and job interviews. According to a survey by human resource firm Randstad, nearly 40 percent of young employees have been told to dress more professionally.
For the Dress for Success day, students are provided with clear examples of business dress but are not required to purchase new clothing. Students who participate in Dress for Success day often feel more confident and motivated. They are also more likely to make good first impressions on future employers since they will understand the dress codes of the corporate world.
Mario Atoyan 