I founded The Best Foot Forward Campaign in September, 2013. I was inspired to start this project when I attended the ANNpower Vital Voices Leadership Seminar in April, 2013.(For more information on ANNpower, please visit http://annpower.vitalvoices.org/) When I went shopping to purchase business appropriate attire for the trip, I was horrified with the high prices of business clothing. It made me wonder how those who have been unemployed for a long period of time afford clothing for interviews.
Attending the conference inspired me to take action. I am currently implementing this project as my Senior Project at Mansfield High School and my ANNpower initiative. After research on the psychological effects of unemployment, I have been increasingly convinced of how beneficial a boost of confidence can be for someone trying to overcome unemployment.
I have learned a lot throughout the duration of my project. Mainly, I discovered how willing the community is to support a project such as mine. I have received overwhelming support from many members of the community, and it has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities to make a change to benefit the community. I am very proud of the progress that the Campaign has made, and I hope to see it grow in the future. Thank you so much for your support.
~Erin McCarthy
Founder, The Best Foot Forward Campaign
Attending the conference inspired me to take action. I am currently implementing this project as my Senior Project at Mansfield High School and my ANNpower initiative. After research on the psychological effects of unemployment, I have been increasingly convinced of how beneficial a boost of confidence can be for someone trying to overcome unemployment.
I have learned a lot throughout the duration of my project. Mainly, I discovered how willing the community is to support a project such as mine. I have received overwhelming support from many members of the community, and it has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities to make a change to benefit the community. I am very proud of the progress that the Campaign has made, and I hope to see it grow in the future. Thank you so much for your support.
~Erin McCarthy
Founder, The Best Foot Forward Campaign