The Junior Style Stars Contest is open to all current students and the competition closes November 30. Entrants have to style a mannequin based on this year’s requirements and upload photos. The first place winner will receive $5,000 cash, and other prizes include entry to top industry events, gift sets and a day with a professional mentor. To learn more, click here.

At this year’s AACS Annual Convention & Expo, board elections were held and all incumbents were voted to serve on the Board of Directors. Those incumbents who will continue to serve are: Frank Cacciato Jr., Karyn Laitis, Lynelle Lynch, Tam Nguyen and Frank Trieu. With her three-year term up as President, Christine Gordon gave a heart-felt farewell speech as the membership welcomed in new President Don Yearwood. The board also elected Anthony Civitano as its new Vice President.

We all know those employees who get recognized quickly move up the ranks and stand out from their co-workers. Find out five simple strategies that world-class performers have in common and start being "Amazing at Work."

The Career Educators Alliance (CEA) will be holding two-day workshops in five different cities throughout 2014:

1. Kansas City, MO (January 27-28)
2. Atlanta, GA (February 24-25)
3. Denver, CO (March 17-18)
4. Philadelphia, PA (April 14-15)
5. Chicago, IL (May 19-20)

These sessions will inspire you to be the best teacher you can be, while offering tips on engaging students, teaching to a new generation and overcoming obstacles with your staff and students. The cost to attend is $149/person. For more information on these CEA Regional Events, click here.

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