Tapestry, the parent company of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman brands, hosted a mock interview simulation volunteer event with students from Urban Assembly School for Applied Math & Science through the nonprofit SuitUp. The event engaged 49 students and volunteers and provided opportunities for students to develop career skills like communication, teamwork, and public speaking. Based on feedback, 100% of students felt more confident and interested in exploring careers like business, fashion, marketing, and STEM. Both students and volunteers enjoyed interacting and want to participate in future SuitUp events.

1. SuitUp with Tapestry
Mock Interview Simulation
11.04.2022
Opening Doors and Reimagining Pathways for
Students Everywhere…

2. About Tapestry
Tapestry, Inc. is a New
York-based house of
modern luxury lifestyle
brands. Tapestry
company’s portfolio
includes the Coach, Kate
Spade New York, and
Stuart Weitzman brands.
Their company and brands
are founded upon a
consumer-led view of
luxury that stands for
inclusivity and
approachability.
About Urban Assembly School
for Applied Math & Science
Urban Assembly School is a
small traditional public school
serving students in grades 6-12 in
the South Bronx, Morrisania
neighborhood. The school strives
to develop and prepare all of its
students to become
compassionate, critical thinkers
capable of undertaking successful
pursuits after high school and
creating meaningful change in
their communities.
students &
volunteers
engaged
49

3. Volunteers Gender Students
67% Female 41%
33% Male 48%
N/A Non Binary 7%
Meet the Participants
Volunteers Race/Ethnicity Students
6% African American 15%
28%
Asian / Pacific
Islander N/A
6% Black N/A
44% Caucasian N/A
11% Hispanic/Latinx 56%
N/A Multi-Racial 26%
N/A
Not Listed / Another
Identity 4%
6% Prefer Not Say N/A

4. From Student to CEO…
A look at how we are changing life trajectories
through corporate skills-based volunteering

5. Competitions Make a Difference…
100%
of students feel more confident in school
and preparing for a career after working
with SuitUp and their coaches
100%
of volunteers believe their company
made a positive impact through SuitUp
100%
of volunteers see SuitUp as a way to
encourage more students to explore their
industry or company
AFTER SUITUP...

6. Tapestry’s Impact
SuitUp asked students if Tapestry’s Mock Interview Simulation
made an impact on their future career choice. 100% of students
said that engaging with the volunteers influenced their career
choice and now they can see themselves using skills such as
communication, teamwork and public speaking.
Students are now interested in exploring the following fields:
Business Administration / Entrepreneurship 44%
Education 22%
Graphic/Web Design 33%
Fashion Design 37%
Financial Services 19%
Marketing 37%
Media/Public Relations 19%
STEM 15%
Other 22%

7. Same time
next week?
100% of volunteers are interested in doing a SuitUp competition again
96% of students enjoyed interacting with their SuitUp coaches
100% of students would like to participate in SuitUp again

8. During the competition, we
overheard…
““I really enjoyed coming out of my comfort zone and meeting new
people. I don’t get the opportunity to do that often. Thus, I really
appreciated this opportunity.” – SuitUp Student
“My favorite part was getting to know my coaches and working on
what we would say during the interview.” – SuitUp Student
“I enjoyed talking with the students. The positivity at the end with
the shout outs was fantastic! – Tapestry Volunteer
“My favorite part was watching the students speak about their
dreams and goals.” – Tapestry Volunteer

9. Get Involved
A huge thank you from all of us in the SuitUp family…
JOIN SUITUP’S
CORPORATE
BOARD
VOLUNTEER
AT FUTURE
EVENTS
MAKE AN
INTRO TO
ANOTHER
COMPANY
GIVE
A
GIFT
This board meets 4x a year and
helps SuitUp implement its
strategic plan to scale and serve
more students.
Follow us on social media
and stay engaged in order to
sign up for other volunteer
opportunities in the future.
SuitUp is always seeking
new corporate partners to
host and sponsor SuitUp
competitions and events.
We work across the US
and even the UK.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit,
SuitUp is always seeking
financial or in-kind support to
continue our work in
communities that need it most.
All gifts are tax deductible.

10. THANK YOU
www.volunteerSuitUp.org
Hope to see you again soon!