FREE VAWA Webinar September 15
An online training designed to evidence participants' achievement of specific learning objectives related to the new VAWA law and provide a permanent record of the completion of training, will be available on AACS’s Online Training Center October 1. In preparation for this training, join AACS for a free webinar September 15 at 1 p.m. EST to find out more about this upcoming training as well as what you need to have prepared before participating in the training.

 

CEA Event Session Recordings - Now Available!
Share the educational excellence delivered during the CEA Annual Convention with your staff and colleagues by accessing live recorded sessions including: "Lessons You Love to Hate" by Milady, "Connecting with Today’s Learner" by Pivot Point and more! Each session can be accessed individually (an unlimited number of times over the year) or all session recordings available will be accessible for a flat rate of $175. Event attendees will be sent a 20 percent off discount code. Watch an event recap video and relive the excitement or find out what you missed.

 

NACCAS Call for Comment during AACS Annual Convention & Expo
The Board of Commissioners of the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc. is holding its 10th Community Call for Comment during the 2015 AACS Annual Convention & Expo to hear from its constituencies on topics of interest. The 2015-16 Community Call for Comment is October 23 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, 122 North 2nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Seats are limited. If you are interested in serving as a panelist representing one of NACCAS' many constituencies or if you want to attend as an audience participant, please submit an application by September 11.

 

Latest Gainful Employment 2.0 Webinar Recorded August 26 - Now on Demand

 

Your GRC committee presented the latest installment in a series of Gainful Employment 2.0 webinars on August 26. If you missed the webinar- GE 2.0 -With Second Reporting Deadline Looming, What Have We Learned About GE 2.0 Data Reporting? Click here to watch.

 

Read the newest weekly report of key state legislative and regulatory developments of interest to AACS members and visit AACS’ Bill tracking Portal. Contact Brian Newman by email or phone at (202) 491-5254 with any comments or questions.

 

September Scholarship Deadlines
The clock is ticking on the Vidal Sassoon Professional Education Scholarship Program and the BCL Murad Esthetics Scholarship application windows! The Vidal Sassoon "Basic" and "Advanced" competitions close at 11:59 p.m., September 7 and the Murad Esthetics Scholarship closes at 11:59 p.m., September 21. Winners of both competitions will be notified in October.  Visit beautychangeslives.com to apply!

 

6 Avoidable Phrases that Undermine Your Credibility
Some people will work so hard to get ahead in business — educate themselves, develop skills, seek out satisfying professional relationships and hone their technical abilities —only to blow it by using expressions that undermine their credibility. Avoid saying the following six phrases that are undermining your credibility.

 

What the Color of Your Logo Says about Your Business
Different colors are associated with different feelings. Green conveys organic growth, the earth, nature, or feelings of caring. Meanwhile, black communicates feelings of sophistication, authority or seduction. Not convinced? Consider the green logo for Starbucks or Greenpeace and the black logos of Chanel or Sony. Color isn’t the only design element that communicates with your customer about your brand. Font, spacing between letters and shape also tell your brand story in that instant when a first impression is formed. Does your logo convey the right message?