 Apply to be a Spring Conference Speaker
AACS is looking for speakers for the upcoming Spring Operations Conference (May 2–5, Phoenix, AZ). You have ONE WEEK to apply and we’re looking for specific topics to be presented to beauty school owners, admissions staff and financial aid. Click here for the application and apply by January 29.
Apply to be a Spring Conference Expert
AACS is looking for professionals in multiple fields (marketing, admissions, website development, owning a school and more) to be "Experts" at the Spring Operations Conference (May 2–5, Phoenix, AZ). Attendees will have the opportunity to book private 20-minute meetings with experts to pick their brain and get advice regarding specific issues they are facing. All experts will get complimentary entrance to the event. Apply by February 5.
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 Events for AACS Members
- Educator Training (Kansas City) – Hear from top-rated adult education professionals who inspire and motivate educators nationwide at this CEA regional event in Kansas City, January 27-28. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance/completion for 12 hours of education. The cost to attend is $149/person. Register now.
- Spring Operations Conference – Join us May 2-5 in Phoenix, AZ. Included in the educational sessions, Spring will offer a variety of one-on-one opportunities for you and your staff to meet with an expert in different fields (like marketing, website development, admissions, management, etc.). This year’s conference will also include an extensive financial aid track. Schedule coming soon!
- CEA Annual Convention – The nation’s largest beauty school educator convention is back! With three days packed full of educational sessions, receptions and networking opportunities, educators from across the country will gather in Ft. Lauderdale, July 25-28 for this annual event. Schedule coming soon!
- AACS Annual Convention & Expo – Wrap up 2014 by joining owners, directors and admissions staff in Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 14-17. You’ll hear government updates, tips to run your school smoothly and increase enrollment.
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January Scholarships from the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation
- The Beauty Changes Lives | CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Competition is open to students not active in a nail program prior to January 1, 2014. This scholarship will award 10 new/prospective students full tuition (up to $5,000) to attend an AACS member school. This competition is open Jan. 1 – March 10.
- BCL Massage Envy Professional Scholarship Competition is open to new massage students entering an AACS school. They cannot be active in a program prior to January 28. Six students will $2,000 toward their tuition. This competition is open Jan. 28 – April 1.
- Round 3, Vidal Sassoon Scholarship Competition – Basic is open to cosmetology students not active in a program prior to January 28, 2014. This scholarship will award 10 new/prospective students half of their cosmetology tuition (up to $10,000) to attend an AACS member school. This competition is open Jan. 28 – April 1.
- Round 3, Vidal Sassoon Scholarship Competition – Advanced is open to licensed cosmetologists (this includes your staff members who are licensed!). This competition will award 10 entrants a 5-day course at Sassoon Academy with travel (up to $5,000). This competition is open Jan. 28 – April 1.
To learn more about these scholarships, visit www.beautychangeslives.org. You can also access marketing material (including flyers) on the website for these competitions to promote at your school.
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 Where Are They Now? Create an Alumni Video Series
Seeing is believing. That’s what makes video such a powerful marketing tool. Ask a few successful graduates to be interviewed for a short web video that showcases salon and spa careers. It’s great exposure for them and their employers, and it will provide video proof that your school’s graduates find great careers. For tips on making video more effective, check out this Marketing Prof’s article.
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 7 Ways Leaders Maintain Their Composure in Difficult TimesEnrollments might be down, your staff may not be performing to their fullest potential, and gloom and doom of government regulations might be keeping you up at night—how are you keeping your composure at work despite difficult situations? The composure of a leader is an important aspect to management. Crisis often occurs when composure is missing. Click here to read the Forbes article, "7 Ways Leaders Maintain Their Composure in Difficult Times."
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