Career OptionsA career in cosmetology can be far-reaching and ever-changing. Stylists are in the unique position of never doing the same thing two days in a row! Because of the diverse clientele, stylists are met with daily challenges and opportunities in helping people look and feel their best. It is exciting and creative work, and the reward is immediately apparent when customers leave the salon happy and satisfied. For those who wish to branch out from behind the chair, there are many opportunities. Here is a sample of just some of the possibilities available to someone with a cosmetology license.
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Hairstylist
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Hair Color Technician/Specialist
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Perm Technician
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Platform Artist/Designer
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Television/Motion Picture Hairstylist & Make-up Artist
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Esthetician
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Nail Technician
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Beauty Advisor
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Image Counselor
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Vendor Sales Representative
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Cosmetic Sales Representative
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Department Store Promotional Artist
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Retail Distribution
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Product Designer/Development
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Vendor Education Specialist
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School Instructor
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School Owner
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Director of Education for Salons
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Trainer
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Recruiter
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Salon Manager
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Salon Owner
Our Graduates are in Demand.
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State College is a
fully accredited, private school. Our focus is
completely on Cosmetology/Barbering, Nail Techniques
and Esthetics.
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Individual academic advising sessions are scheduled
at the end of the Section I, Section II and Salon
Ready training and on an as needed basis. Students
are encouraged to contact any staff member for help
solving individual, academic or career situations.
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Prompt attention is given to your financial needs.
Our Financial Aid Officer can meet with you to
explore your financial options.
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State College offers job placement services and
resume preparation
classes, mock interviews and on-going posting of job
openings.
Job placement for our Graduates is almost 100%
6 job openings for every 1 Graduate.
Unemployment rate in this industry is virtually 0% How Our Students Are Doing for the 2005 calendar school year...To help make a good decision about whether to sign up for the Barber/Cosmetology or Nail Technician course, the State College of Beauty Culture, Inc. (SCBC) wants you to know the latest information for our 2005 calendar school year: 95% (41 of 43) graduates have found jobs in the Barber/Cosmetology & Nail Technician fields. We also had 100% response to our graduation survey. Only 16% (11 of 69) students dropped out.98% (42 of 43) graduates taking the State Board Exam administered by the Wisconsin Barbering /Cosmetology Examining Board passed that exam on the first attempt. On a statewide basis 95% of graduates from all schools passed on the first attempt.
Our 2006 annual report to N.A.C.C.A.S. details the following:
Our Completion Rate: 81 %
Employment Rate: 85%
Licensure Rate: 98%
N.A.C.C.A.S. JOB DEMAND SURVEY KEY FINDINGSIn January 2003, there were 1,604,502 professionals employed in the nations 312,959 beauty salons, barbershops, skin care salons, and nail salons. The typical salon is a small full service salon with 5 stations, 3 full-time professionals and 2 part-time professionals. Salon owners report an average of 155 clients per week.
There has been notable growth in the industry since 1999:
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The total number of salon professionals is up 24%
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The total number of salons is up by 5.6%
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The number of chairs or workstations is up by 9%
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The number of employees leaving their positions is down 12%
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The number of new hires is up 37% since 1999
The salon industry is a job-seekers market. Some 56% of the salon owners reporting stated that they had job openings. More than 572,000 open positions were filled in 2002 with both experienced salon professions changing positions (73% of the new hires) and with inexperienced professionals with less than one year's experience (27% of the new hires). The supply does not appear to be keeping up with demand. Approximately 3 out of every 4 salon owners who looked for new employees in 2002 reported difficulty in finding qualified personnel.
Other key findings:
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59% of salon owners classified their salon as a full-service salon, 18% as a haircutting salon, 4% as a nail salon and 5% as a barbershop.
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57% of salon employees work full time, 33% are part time (20-35 hours), and 10% are low time (less than 20 hours).
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The average salon income, including tips, is about $30,000 - 50,000/year.
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While manicurists are currently only 10% of the current industry employees (up from 2.6% in 1999), some 16% of the anticipated vacancies are for professionals with those skills.
State College of Beauty Culture Scholarship
Scholarships General Sources:
http://www.fastweb.com
http://www.srnexpress.com/index.cfm
http://www.collegenet.com/mach25
http://apps.absolutelyscholarships.com
http://www.wiredscholar.com
http://www.collegeboard.com
http://fcs2.freecollegescholarships.net
http://www.scholarships.com/link
http://collegeview.comhttp://finaid.com (great info!)
http://www.petersons.com/ss/code/prompt.asp
US Dept of Education 1-800-4-FED-AID
http://studentaid.ed.gov
Local Sources:
YWCA Women of Tomorrow- Wausau, WI
Dept. of Veterans Affairs- call 888.442.4551
Vocational Rehabilitation (Workforce Dev.)
Vocational Technical Students (high schools)
Employee Benefits (Delco, General Motors, etc.)
Job Center call 715.261.7700
Social Services call 715.748.3332
Libraries
Community Groups Jaycees, Kiwanis, etc.
Industry-Related:
http://www.nca.org (provided in Admissions folder)
http://www.joefrancis.com (Joe Francis)
http://greatclips.com Alice Madden Scholarship
www.statecollegeofbeauty.com Graduate Scale
http://www.ace-grant.org
Salon Referral
AACS Farouk, Clariol, Esthetician, Fantastic Sams
Outside Financing:
SLM Financial call 877.834.9851 or www.slmfinancial.com
Key Financial, Arnold Head, call 800.683.1188 option 3
Ortho Bank, Bill Holt, call 800.758.0585
Key Bank, Key Career Loan, call 800.540.1855
Found a Scam? Been Scammed?
Contact your bank if account has been compromised and report to:
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams or Ph: 1-877-FTC-HELP
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
www.bbb.org or Ph: 703-276-0100
United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)
www.usps.com/postalinspectors/fraud or Ph: 1-800-654-8896
The State College of Beauty Culture, Inc. would like to acknowledge students who go above and beyond required expectations. These people possess a consistent quality to contribute to the success of teamwork, independent study and professionalism. A plaque of recipients is located on the clinic floor. For more details see the Lead Instructor for your current eligibility.
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LEVEL I %
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LEVEL II %
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LEVEL III %
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GPA minimum
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93-100
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88-92
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83-87
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Attendance min.
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97-100
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94-96
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91-93
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Quota % above
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15
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10
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5
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TERMS:
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* never on probation
* not in combo w/ any other SCBC scholarship
* 28 Styles, Portfolio, nail projects etc. done in timely manner
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Things are Looking Good!
Campus Calendar
Upcoming Events....
JULY
7
Graduation Ceremony
JULY
21
Barber
/ Cosmetology Course Begins
JULY
28 - AUGUST 1
Hair
Camp - Level 1 (Grades 3-5)
JULY
29
Nail
Technology Course Begins
AUGUST 4 - 8
Hair
Camp- Level 2 (Grades 6-8)
AUGUST 18
Barber
Cosmetology & Esthetics Course Begins
Things are looking
good!
The State College of Beauty Culture prepared me for a
career in which there is no limit. From the start the
instructors and administration were welcoming and determined to give
the best education the area has to offer.
SCBC explains their entire educational program that they have composed, and the
expectations that they have for each student. They have an
exceptional balance of classroom and hands-on learning. They have
assessments throughout the educational process to prepare the
students for the State Board tests they will be required to pass
after graduation. When I graduated from the State College of Beauty
Culture I was confident in the skills I developed, and
unquestionable that I was at the level needed to enter into my
cosmetology career and be successful. I encourage any individual
considering this career to get the education you deserve at The
State College of Beauty Culture.
- Leah Wyro
Magna cum laude graduate
Assistant Manager at The Barbershop (A hair salon for men!)
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