National Smart & Sexy Day
In honor of Women’s History Month, members of the Alliance of Career Development Nonprofits (ACDN) will hold events in March in select cities in the U.S. aimed at helping women prepare for employment. National Smart & Sexy Day events inspire women – boosting their self-confidence so that they feel assured, confident and, most of all, employable.
ACDN’s 4th National Smart & Sexy® Day
Celebrate Women’s History Month with us as we empower women nationwide with engaging events for inspiration, practical workforce solutions, and confidence-building activities.
March 1, 2024; 11 - 3pm EST | “Maximum Uplift: Make 2024 Your Year of More”
Tune in for intriguing and thought provoking conversations with ACDN’s President and Executive Director, Dr Stephanie Credle, and April Jarrett, around this year’s theme for our National Smart&Sexy Day celebration ‘Maximum Uplift: Make 2024 Your Year of More’! Starting with “The Audacity to Believe”, they touch on what it takes to have “The Tenacity to Launch”, how to play full out with a strategy for “Maximum Presence”, and finally how to move beyond what’s dragging you with a conversation around “Lift vs Drag”
LEARN MORE ABOUT SMART & SEXY DAY
Since 2012, ACDN and our member organizations have been hosting events across the country during Women’s History Month — to help women gain the confidence and skills they need for employment. Though National Smart & Sexy Day is recognized annually on March 13th, each member organization selects their own day to celebrate, helping to amplify the impact of the celebration. In 2021, to accommodate COVID-19 closures, ACDN hosted our first virtual National Smart & Sexy Day. Today, our virtual event serves as a kick-off to a month-long string of celebrations during Women’s History Month showcasing amazing guest speakers covering topics to help increase the confidence of women job-seekers across the country.
This year, ACDN will host its virtual kickoff celebration on March 1, 2024. National Smart & Sexy Day was created by ACDN and is generously supported by Smart&Sexy® , one of the largest privately held lingerie companies in the country, and CurvyCouture®, their sister company.
Smart & Sexy Day and month events are about helping to prepare women to secure employment and enhance the quality of their lives. The 2024 event theme is MAXIMUM UPLIFT. Although the national unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in years, the 2024 job market has brought with it massive layoffs and uncertainty for job seekers. More and more workers look to find the right job - one that fits their needs and lifestyle. With that comes the need for confidence to articulate what will best fit them, to redefine what their best life looks like. The Alliance of Career Development Nonprofits is excited to host these events and help women everywhere achieve their best selves.
Women who attend Smart & Sexy Day events receive Smart&Sexy foundation garments.
2024 ACDN Smart & Sexy© Day and Month Host Locations (Nationwide):
National Smart & Sexy Day Kickoff (Hybrid, Wilmington, NC) - March 1
Jackets for Jobs (Detroit, MI) -March 14
Suited for Change (Washington, DC) -March 2
Tailored for Success, Inc. (Malden, MA) -March 27
Transforming Lives & Restoring Hope (Roanoke Rapids, NC) -March 17
U R Great Foundation (Baltimore, MD) -March 22
High Education and Athletic Foundation - April 27
Read full press release here
About Our Sponsor: Smart&Sexy®
Smart&Sexy is the in-house brand for Ariela & Associates International which was founded over 20 years ago. We believe that confidence comes from underneath. We design obtainable swimwear and intimates with everyday comfort features, so that every woman can look and feel their best every day. Smart fit, sexy and flattering styles, quality, comfort and amazing value are the brand’s guiding principles. For every Smart&Sexy garment sold, they make a donation to an organization that empowers and supports women. They provide foundational garments (a bad bra does not set the tone for a good interview), career guidance like resume building and interview prep, and they work with other female lead businesses helping turn their dreams into realities. Learn more.
A Message from Smart&Sexy CEO, Ariela Balk
About Curvy Couture®
Curvy Couture is now backed by AAI, one of the largest privately held lingerie companies in the US. A woman-owned and founded company, AAI was established by Ariela Esquenazi in 1993.
Today, the company employs roughly 120 people, has offices in New York, Arkansas, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and holds the licenses for national brands including Fruit of the Loom®, Fruit of the Loom® A Fresh Collection, Bestform® as well as an in-house brand, Smart & Sexy®.
