Jeni Giles
Well-Known Member
I have concrete evidence that proves with out a doubt those who come in for training, are willing to "relearn" and strive for education even after they have graduated go on to success. They may not become platform artists, place in competition or be "famous" but they do make a living wage, are often booked weeks in advance and continue to support the industry by donating time and resources to it's advancement.
Part of our federal regulations for post secondary accredited schools requires that we track job placement and keep an employment history for our graduates. The students who come in and have been doing hair or nails at home usually do not pursue their education with the passion of those who want to do things right. Those same "home schooled" students usually will sit for their exam and then do nothing with it. They usually wash out with in 1 year. The students who come in wanting to learn often work in the salon 5 or more years before moving on and when they move on it is usually toward an education aspect but still with in the industry. These are the stylists and technicians that become educators and ambassadors or volunteer time to mentor or work with distributors behind the scenes at shows or competitions.
I've had the pleasure of working with some of these great students and it is fantastic to see what some of them become and the places they go. I'm proud of my students, not just the ones I have now, but the ones I have had and the ones I will have. I know that as an instructor I have to struggle and over come the bad habits that people have taught themselves so I have to be at the top of my game and armed with technical, visual, artistic and creative information for absolutely every question they could possibly ask so that when I do have a self taught I have enough ammo to encourage their misdirection into the right direction.
Some of the most knowledgeable people are the ones who quietly work, attend classes and have a full book. This describes the majority of the "regulars" on this site. Keep up the education!!
Part of our federal regulations for post secondary accredited schools requires that we track job placement and keep an employment history for our graduates. The students who come in and have been doing hair or nails at home usually do not pursue their education with the passion of those who want to do things right. Those same "home schooled" students usually will sit for their exam and then do nothing with it. They usually wash out with in 1 year. The students who come in wanting to learn often work in the salon 5 or more years before moving on and when they move on it is usually toward an education aspect but still with in the industry. These are the stylists and technicians that become educators and ambassadors or volunteer time to mentor or work with distributors behind the scenes at shows or competitions.
I've had the pleasure of working with some of these great students and it is fantastic to see what some of them become and the places they go. I'm proud of my students, not just the ones I have now, but the ones I have had and the ones I will have. I know that as an instructor I have to struggle and over come the bad habits that people have taught themselves so I have to be at the top of my game and armed with technical, visual, artistic and creative information for absolutely every question they could possibly ask so that when I do have a self taught I have enough ammo to encourage their misdirection into the right direction.
Some of the most knowledgeable people are the ones who quietly work, attend classes and have a full book. This describes the majority of the "regulars" on this site. Keep up the education!!