Global Beauty Masters TV Episodes on AACS Website
Watch the show everybody in the beauty industry is talking about! Global Beauty Masters, the 4-part series airing on Discovery Fit & Health each Tuesday in December, is the television series based on the Battle of the Strands live event. We’re featuring the episodes on the AACS website so that you can watch it with your students, share it on your Facebook page and get the word out. Episode 3, which aired Tuesday, Dec. 16, featured the student competition, where three of the top four finishers were member schools! Everything you need is right here: http://beautyschools.org/global-beauty-masters/

 

DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award
The DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam's Club®, celebrates the success of small business and honors its contributions to America’s economic growth.  This is a chance to win a $10,000 cash prize and gain national recognition for your business!  Are you a small business owner with a unique story to tell? If so, then the US Chamber wants to hear from you! The winner, 7 regional finalists, and 100 Blue Ribbon winners will be acknowledged on June 9 during America’s Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C. Nominate a Business or Apply Here

 

12 Hours of Continuing Education: NACAAS Approved

Looking to get your educator training for 2015? If you’re a NACCAS-accredited school, teachers need 12 hours of continuing education and at least four of those hours need to be methodology. CEA Regional events offers two-day training with 12 hours of methodology. Learn new techniques and get motivated! You’ll hear from top-rated adult education professionals. Register now for only $149.

 

5 Teen Trends for 2015
MediaPost’s "Engage Teens" report is out with 5 trends that will drive teens’ behavior in 2015. Sure Instagram is expected to remain popular and authenticity (as in no air brushing) is still important, but could a MeowChat  room and a bike rack be in  your school’s future?  Here are the teen trends experts say to look for in 2015: http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/238634/5-trends-for-2015.html

 

Turning Coffee Into a Meaningful Connection
You might meet up with a new business connection for a quick lunch or a cup of coffee. Learn how to turn that short time into a meaningful experience that could help grow your business or boost your personal career. From the perfect phrases to say to how to end your meeting, these six tips are essential to know before accepting your next invite. Read the full SUCCESS article here.

 

Is Online Learning Offered in Your State?
The state relations committee has gathered research on various state policies and issues. Recently the issue of offering online education for cosmetology was updated. You will find the latest information here.

 

Connect With Today's Student With Communication
Effective communication skills are essential in every aspect of life - especially in your work with students. AD105 – Communication Essentials is a course in the AACS Online Training Center which provides a foundational understanding of all forms of communication and offers new techniques to improve admissions performance. In addition, a communication hierarchy provides participants with an advanced understanding of rapport building and connecting with today's students. Call 800-831-1086 x102 to request your VIP discount code just for being an AACS member!