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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.
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