Spring Executive Retreat Attendees Get First Look at National Cosmetology School Data
During the 2015 Spring Executive Retreat, event attendees will get a first look at the data collected through the comprehensive national cosmetology school study conducted in early 2015 by Pivot Point. This information is invaluable to understanding trends in order to inform future decisions about topics such as: Student Salons/Clinics, Student Services/Admissions, Compliance and Financial Assistance, Marketing and Product Retail.

If you have not completed the survey, do so here. And to register for the Spring Executive Retreat or Financial Aid Workshop, click here.

 

Win a 2015 CEA Convention Trip - Submissions Due April 2
Participate in this year’s Then and Now contest and win one of three trips to the Career Educators Alliance (CEA) annual convention. Help us celebrate 20 years of CEA by sharing your story about how much teaching has changed over the years. Apply today at http://beautyschools.org/cea-educator-contest/ and you could win complimentary CEA convention registration, coach airfare and three nights hotel to attend the 2015 CEA Annual Convention.

 

It is clear that our community remains concerned with student access and the need to restore it for students who do not possess a high school diploma, GED, or its equivalency. NY Delegation Representatives Chris Gibson and Eliot Engel-sponsored bill, FY16 ATB Appropriations Request, currently has a list of 27 representatives of support and the potential for additional members of Congress to add their names continues to grow.

 

BCL's Website Gets a Makeover
Thanks to the generosity from volunteers at BARBinc.com, the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation launched a new and improved website. The site is user-friendly and responsive. See for yourself at beautychangeslives.org. While you’re there, if you are an educator, applications are being accepted for the BCL | Leo Passage Endowment Fund Scholarship – Post Graduate Program.

 

Local "Say Yes to the Dress" Events — an Opportunity to Create Exposure
and Give Back
Inspired by TLC’s series "Say Yes to the Dress," high schools around the nation are staging local events that offer girls an opportunity to donate a prom dress or select an affordable gown. Check out AACS past President Christine Gordon chatting with "Say Yes to the Dress" host Monty Durham, alum of Graham Webb Academy, at a prom event http://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/say-yes-to-the-dress-atlanta/videos/atlanta-say-yes-to-the-prom/. These events are a great opportunity for face-to-face interactions. Contact your local high school to find out about providing hair and makeup demonstrations at a prom dress event in your community as a way to create exposure for your services and give back to teens in your community.

 

Recent Study Reveals Millennial Workforce Priorities
Employees are a key contributing factor to the success of any business or organization.  As a leader, hiring the right employees can make all the difference. A recent study, conducted by a company specializing in high-impact recruitment solutions, reveals the top considerations for attracting and retaining Millennial (generally defined as those born after 1980) employees and recruits. From the findings, it’s clear that income is not a top consideration. Find out what is by clicking here.

 

Learn Best Practices in Graduate Employment Verification and Documentation
Accurate representation of graduate outcomes is critical to institutional integrity and compliance. Visit the AACS Online Training Center to identify best practices to strengthen your system for tracking, collecting, and verifying employment data. Use your AACS VIP code to receive the member discount. Use your AACS VIP code aa7592 to receive the member discount.