January 27, 2023
The East Central Community College cosmetology program, a career program in the college’s Career & Technical Education department, is a highly competitive program that is limited to 20 students each year that trains students that want to become cosmetologists.
“Our students are selected in July of each year through an application and interview process,” said instructor Aubrie Howell. “The smaller class size allows me to get one-on-one training with each student to best prepare them to for the workforce, as nearly all of our students go directly to work upon completion of the program.”
Students that are interested in this one-year program can find more information by visiting www.eccc.edu/cosmetology.
Not only does the program benefit the students as a fast-track into employment, but it provides East Central students, faculty, staff, and the community with a location for haircuts, colorings, skin care treatments, manicures, pedicures, and more at a discounted rate.
“Our ‘live work’ is particularly important to the training of our students as it prepares them with real world experience rather than training on a mannequin,” said Howell. “I encourage any student or member of the surrounding community to call us and schedule an appointment to utilize our services.”
Students participate in ‘live work’ on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. To make an appointment, please call 601-635-6217. Clients are encouraged to call during ‘live work’ hours.
All work is performed by students under the supervision of a licensed instructor.
