Excellence in Education: Applications Due Friday
If you’ve been a past Excellence in Education honoree, you know how rewarding it is to be showcased for your special accomplishments. And, for recruitment, you know how valuable it is to have your school recognized by Modern Salon, the professional beauty industry’s leading media. This is just a reminder that the 2014 program is under way — and you have until August 29th to get your entry in. It’s easy:

1. Go to ModernSalon.com
2. Use the "education" tab to click on "Excellence in Education"
3. Click on the "enter now" button and fill out the online entry form.

 

AACS White House Visit Talking Points and Charts
In last week’s WINK we highlighted AACS’ visit to the White House to meet with senior administration from the White House and the Department of Education. The invitation allowed them the opportunity to present additional commentary and information related to AACS’, May 27, 2014 response to the March 26, 2014 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Program Integrity: Gainful Employment. To access the talking points from that meeting and other graphs/charts that GRC Chair Greg Jones discussed in his video update, please click here.

 

AACS Annual Convention Takes on Phoenix
If this winter is anything like last year’s, then we could all use a breakaway from cold temperatures in mid-November. With an average November temperature of 76 degrees, Phoenix, Arizona is the perfect place to relax, get in some golf, visit local attractions and indulge in the city! This 4-minute video highlights some exciting things the city of Phoenix has to offer. Join us November 14-17 for the AACS Annual Convention & Expo where owners, managers, compliance and admissions staff will get the best possible training. From government updates to legal issues to best practices for increasing your enrollment, this convention will give you concrete takeaways to prepare your school for the future. We’ve also included two-day educator training on Sunday and Monday of the event. Register now!

 

Savings Across the Board at Premiere Birmingham
This is the show to save for and save at!

1. A Student Show Pass for the show is only $35. Purchase Show Passes by Saturday, September 20 for extra savings off the day of show price.

2. Classes are FREE with your Show Pass. Take advantage and plan out what classes to take. Classes are on a first come first serve basis.

3. Companies will offer the best prices that they can offer only at the show.

We welcome teachers and students to the show. For every 5 Student Show Passes you purchase, you receive 1 Free Instructor Show Pass. Return the completed order form and payment to Michelle, at Schools@premiereshows.com. Deadline: October 3^rd.

 

Full Nail Scholarships: Deadline Approaching
Does your school have a nail program? Do you have students who started on or after July 14^th of this year or prospects who will be starting classes before January 11, 2015? If you answered YES then those students are eligible to win 100% of their tuition (up to $5,000). They must enter the BCL|CND|Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship competition no later than September 8 and they could be one of the 10 winners! Click here for details.

 

How Popular is Snapchat?
Nearly one-third of millennials are now using Snapchat, the app that allows users to share a photo that self-destructs after a brief viewing window. But don’t put all of your digital investment in one social strategy. As this article suggests, Facebook still reaches more than 75% of the millennial market.

 

Are You Ready to Thrive?
How can school owners, instructors and students transition from surviving to thriving? AACS school owner Paul DiGrigoli, who is also a best-selling author and CEA/AACS event speaker favorite, shares insight on how to stay "in the zone." Read his tips in the latest edition of BeautyLink magazine.