WACTC

     

 


Instructor:   Employment (2004)                                                           
Kimberly Wiltrout 610,000 employees
kwiltrout@wactc.net  
(724) 746-2890 ext. 130 Projected Growth (2004-2014)
  Average (10-20%)
Textbook:  
Pivot Point; Huge Group of Professionals;  2003 Projected Need (2004-2014)
  215,000  additional employees
   
Wages and Trends:  Required Supplies
Median Wages (2004) Cosmetology kit, books, and smock 
$9.85 hourly Uniform pants
$20,500 annually Additional manikins
  Rubber soled
  Lock for Locker
  Salon is open to public (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
   
   

Students will obtain education and skills in preparation for the Pennsylvania State Board Cosmetology Examination.  Students may take this exam after completing 1250 hours in the program.

Cosmetology is a three-year course for tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students.  The course will be operated by the Western ACTC under the regulations of the State Board of Cosmetology.  Students with regular attendance will receive the required 1250 hours of training needed to take the State Board exams for licensing. 

Professional development
Salon ecology
Anatomy and physiology
Electricity
Chemistry
Salon business
Trichology
Design decisions
Haircutting and hair styling
Wigs and hair additions
Chemical texturizing
Haircolord skin
Study of nails and skin

Back Scratchers
J.C. Penney Salon – Washington, PA
Philip Pelusi Salon
Salon Systems, Inc
Supercuts Salon

European skin machine
Color processing machine
Salon management software
17 stations

PA Skills Certificate
Pennsylvania State Board License

California University of Pennsylvania - Business Administration
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Douglas Education Center
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Gordon Phillips Beauty School
Penn Commercial
South Hills Beauty Academy

Nail Technician-Manicurist
Cosmetologist
Beauty School Supervisor
Chemical Technician
Field Technician
Ethnic Hair Specialist
Esthetician
Wig Dresser
Salon Manager
Body Make-Up Artist
Cosmetology Educator/Writer
Platform Artist
Mortuary Beautician
Make-Up Artist
Business Consultant
Colorist
Beauty School Instructor
State Board Examiner
Business Consultant
Competition Stylist
Manufacturer’s Representative
Salon Owner
Cosmetology Educator/Writer

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

 

 

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