A Career
in Personal Appearance Services
 The Cosmetology program at West Kentucky Community
& Technical College has been designed to provide
students with the knowledge and skills required to pass
state licensing examinations. The program provides training
in professional services in order to give students a
thorough understanding of both theory and all pertinent
subjects.
Students have the option of seekinga diploma or a certificate
in Cosmetology. Other certificates are available in:
- Apprentice
Cosmetology Instructor
- Esthetician
- Nail Technician
- Curriculum
guides for all credentials avialable in this program
are listed below.
Students provide all services in today's salons and spas.
They may perform general duties such as making appointments,
cleaning the lab and equipment, and sterilizing equipment. All
services are available to the public through the Cosmetology
program at West Kentucky Community & Technical College,
and are provided at low prices.
Job
Outlook
 Overall
employment of cosmetologists is projected to grow about
as fast as the average for all occupations through 2014,
because of an increasing population, rising incomes,
and growing demand for personal appearance services.
The number of self-employed, booth-renting and salaried
cosmetologists should continue to grow, and opportunities
will be better for those licensed to provide a broad
range of cosmetology services. (Source: Occupational
Outlook Handbook 2006-07)
Men are encouraged to consider and enter the field of
cosmetology , because this nontraditional occupation
can provide excellent benefits and career advancement
potential for women and men.
Salary
In
western Kentucky, the median annual salary of a cosmetologist
is $22,544. Fifty percent of all cosmetologists earn
between $18,149 and $27,150, based on approximately a
30 hour week. (Source: www.Salary.com)
Program
Options
Credential
options that students can receive in this program include:
(all documents in RTF format)
- Diploma:
- Cosmetologist
- Certificates:
- Apprentice Cosmetology Instructor
- Cosmetologist
- Esthetician
- Nail Technician
West
Kentucky Community
& Technical College's Cosmetology programs are licensed
curriculum approved by the Kentucky Board of Hairdressers
and Cosmetologiest. |
