Spring Executive Retreat and Financial Aid Workshop for the Bargain Hunter
If you appreciate a good bargain, now is the time to register for the 2015 Spring Executive Retreat, May 1-3 and Financial Aid Workshop, May 3-4. You can still receive the Early Bird Member Rates now through April 10. Discounted hotel group rates are available now through April 15 and low fares on flights are available if you book by April 9. For those that need assistance booking travel, consider a full service agency to handle the details.

Latest GRC Updates
Your GRC Committee is busy working for you and advocating on behalf of AACS. Read the latest updates and information written by Tom Netting, AACS Public Policy Advisor:

BCL Vidal Sassoon Professional Beauty Education Scholarship Deadline Approaches
Calling all cosmetology students and professionals! The Basic and Advance Vidal Sassoon Professional Beauty Education Scholarship deadline is April 13, 2015. The Basic competition for students with program start dates between February 2, 2015 and June 28, 2015, awards 10 winners with 50 percent of their program tuition costs covered at AACS member schools (up to $10,000). The Advance scholarship will award 10 U.S. and Canadian licensed cosmetologists working in an AACS member school, with enrollment into a five day advanced education course at a North American Sassoon Academy with travel assistance (up to $5,000). Click here to apply.

Cut Through the Social Media Clutter and Tell Your Story
Image-based storytelling is a social media marketing technique that can bring you increased exposure and better engagement. As more current and potential students, customers, and employees use social media, it’s important to use visual content to tell your story. Before your next post, read these tips for increased successful implementation.

Easier Tips for Time Management
In a multi-tasking society, mastering the art of time management can have far reaching positive effects on your personal and professional life. Click here for easy-to-follow tactics that can be implemented today.

Hiring the Right Faculty for Your School
Hiring high quality instructors who are the right fit for your school can be a challenge. Visit the AACS Online Training Center to find out how you can recruit, hire, and orient the right people to improve enrollments, student achievement, retention and completion. Use your AACS VIP code aa7592 to receive the member discount.