CBSM Students Get Professionally Polished!
By Skylar Smith
March 15, 2022
As CBSM launched into the 2022 spring semester, we had the pleasure of adding another Professionally Polished to the books! The Professionally Polished program is a collaborative effort between Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union, In My Element, and Frank’s Menswear. This program supports the transition from student life to work life. Through this experience, students gain confidence and learn how to polish their professional style – all supported by our generous sponsors.
Frank’s Menswear Spending Spree & Styling
For the fifth year, Spirit of Alaska FCU funded the shopping spree at Frank’s Menswear,
a clothing store owned by CBSM alumnus, Jeremiah Smith '05. After writing an essay
and going through a review process, the recipients received guidance from Frank’s
staff on how to style and shop for professional work attire.
Students express their gratitude for receiving professional clothing and share how this impacts their entry into the professional world.
In My Element Shopping Spree
In My Element, a women’s clothing boutique owned by 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø alumna, Sheryl DeBoard '78,
has donated clothing to the College of Business and Security Management since 2014.
The generous donations from In My Element, combined with private donations of gently-used
professional clothing from community members, creates this unique opportunity for
students. Recipients gain access to high quality clothing and learn the importance
of having key basic pieces of clothing in their wardrobe. They are now prepared for
entering the workforce or attending formal events.