Traci Scott of Junction City kicked off her Green Dress Project Saturday at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library.

Scott, a recent graduate of the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program, developed the Green Dress Project to help young women transition into a professional work environment.

She told those attending the kickoff about her struggles during her years at CBS News when she struggled to overcome a college image. “I didn’t have anybody to say, Tracy when you show up to work all that stuff you were doing in college you’ve got to let it go. That’s the past, you’ve got to focus on right now.

Scott explained that’s why they were undertaking the Green Dress Project. “Okay you’re getting ready to go into college, right. When you go to college you can have out and have fun but when you graduate it’s done.

The inaugural breakout session for the Green Dress Project was held on Saturday. Each meeting will consist of team building exercises, information on how to dress in a workplace, resume workshops, and more. Scott stated she wants to take what she and other women have learned and empower the next generation.

The Green Dress Project can serve young women in both the Junction City and Manhattan communities.

The Green Dress Project was started because of the Q-mmunity Generosity project sponsored in part by Thrivent Financial.