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Thank you for supporting AACS’s first ever Virtual Annual Convention & Expo. 2020 is certainly a year we will never forget. Watch your inbox for instructions on how to access all of the convention programs. (For registrants only) 
Muriel Jean Pierre is a student at Cortiva Institute. She wants Congressman John Sarbanes, Senator Ben Cardin and Senator Van Hollen to know she speaks highly of her teachers and how considerate they are. She expressed how amazing the staff, teachers and courses are overall. She is doing what she wants to do. Encourage your students to record a short 30-60 second video that explains what their education means to them. Learn more about the #DontCutUsOut campaign here.
AACS Reopening Guide States are adjusting their phased openings based on new information daily. Stay updated with AACS’ Reopening Guide to help your schools and organization proceed with protocols to ensure the safety and health of your staff, instructors, students, and community. In addition to resources, it also includes a state-by-state list of reopening policies. Click on this link to find out more.
AACS is here for you with a comprehensive coronavirus resource page that will be updated as new information comes in. Click here for updates from the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization, Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Education, accreditors, distance learning educators and more.
Member Benefits
AACS has chosen FlexCare, a leading provider of digital health solutions, as a telemedicine partner offering unmatched service, pricing and plan flexibility to our members. FlexCare telemedicine provides members 24/7/365 telephonic or live video access to U.S. board- certified physicians in all 50 states who can diagnose, treat and prescribe medication, when appropriate, for many acute medical conditions. To find out more, visit the FlexCare website. To sign up, contact: Jennifer@FlexCare.com.
As a member benefit of The American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) you are eligible to receive our exclusive discounts at Office Depot® and OfficeMax® in-store and on-line.
Access your Store Purchasing Card (SPC) and show the card to the cashier in-store at checkout and see your savings! You can access the card in several ways: 2. Text AACSSPC to 833-602-8404 or, 3. Visit this link
Recordings of webinars to help you operate your school in light of the pandemic and changing regulations are available to members only.
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School hiring events are staples for many institutions, whether ground-based or virtual. They are a large undertaking. However, when done correctly, these events should yield many positive results for students, employers, and the school. This course examines each part of the process involved in a school hiring event: from the planning and ideation phase, to budgeting, staffing, logistics, marketing, student preparation, and a complete process for post-event surveying and follow-up. Beyond practical tips, ideas, and strategies, this course will provide a resource of documents that will help support a robust and dynamic school hiring event. CS114 – Developing Effective Job and Career Fairs for Students is located under the Career Services category. 
GRC News
Federal Updates The AACS Government Relations Committee and its federal advocacy team at Duane Morris LLP represents the interests of AACS members in Congress. The GRC, through the Duane Morris team, provides a bi-weekly Washington Update to AACS membership that provides the most relevant information about what is happening in Congress and at the Department that may impact your school. We encourage all AACS members to read the Washington Update to keep up to date on developments and calls to action. We urge each and every AACS member school to set up a call with the Senators and House members who represent your school locations, and consider hosting a fundraiser. We will make it easy for you. Just call our lead advocate, Katherine Brodie at Duane Morris LLP in Washington, D.C. to learn how you can get more involved and help make a difference to your school, employees and students. Katherine can be reached at: kdbrodie@duanemorris.com or (202) 776-5241.
VOTE: Key State Races are on the Ballot On November 3rd, Americans will not only decide who is elected President and to the U.S. Congress, they will be voting on critical down ballot races that will have a significant impact on policy for years to come. On the state level: Forty-four (44) states will hold state legislative elections to elect 5,875 state legislators; Eleven (11) states will hold elections for Governors; Ten (10) states will consider new Attorneys General; And 121 ballot questions will be considered in 32 states. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, there are 7,383 state legislative seats across the United States. Going into the election, “3820 (52%) are Republicans; 3,436 (47%) are Democrats, 82 (including all 49 Senators in Nebraska) are either independents or from another party, and 45 seats are vacant. Democrats have not held a majority of seats in the nation’s legislatures since the 2010 election, when Republicans took the lead.” More importantly, Republicans control 29 state legislatures (59%) and Democrats control 19 state legislatures (38%). That leaves Minnesota with a split legislature – the Senate is held by Republicans and the House by Democrats – and Nebraska with a non-partisan unicameral legislature. The results of this year’s election will determine both Congressional and state legislative districts in key states. That is because states draw new electoral maps every decade based on census population data, and the boundaries play a significant role in determining which party controls Congress and state legislatures. According to The Washington Post, “many states let their politicians draw the maps. Over the past two decades, Republicans have invested a heavy amount of money into controlling state legislatures, and thus the redistricting process, in much of the country. Their investment helped lock their party into power in key states and in Congress for nearly a decade.” Competitive state legislative chambers in 2020 include: Alaska House Arizona House and Senate Florida Senate Georgia House and Senate Iowa House Maine Senate Michigan House Minnesota Senate New Hampshire Senate and House North Carolina Senate and House Pennsylvania Senate and House Texas House VOTE! In the weeks ahead, AACS will report on the results of these races and what they may mean for your school(s). Please do not hesitate to contact Brian Newman at bnewman@abingdonstrategies.com or by phone at 202-491-5254 with comments or questions. 
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