Bridgewater Student Selected to Attend Prestigious Cosmetology Program

Bridgewater, NJ -- A Bridgewater Raritan Valley Community College cosmetology student was among three to be selected to attend a prestigious cosmetology program over the summer.

Ricky Fowler of Bound Brook, Samantha Harris of Bridgewater and Jessica Wood of Phillipsburg were all selected.

All three winners will represent New Jersey at Beacon 2016, which provides cosmetology students with education and opportunities to network with the industry’s highest profile salon owners and stylists during the Professional Beauty Association Beauty Week, according to a release from RVCC.

The conference is held each July in Las Vegas. Beacon students attend specialized classes with the biggest names in the industry. They also will attend the North American Hairstylist Awards, a Business Forum and other events. All of these programs help the students gain a firm understanding of the industry. Beacon students attend specially designed breakout sessions that focus on interviewing for jobs, leadership skills, entrepreneurship and more, according to a release from RVCC.

Students apply for the Beacon program by submitting a professional resume, a marketing piece that represents their portfolio, and a letter of recommendation. This year more than 1,000 students applied and 300 were selected.

RVCC’s next full-time Cosmetology program begins Aug. 30. The College also will offer a new Skin Care Specialist program starting in October. Financial aid and industry scholarships are available for those who qualify.

For information about the program or upcoming information sessions, contact Marcia Bird, 908-526-1200, ext. 8618.

For additional information, visitwww.raritanval.edu/workforce, click on Career Training and then go to the Cosmetology section.

(Photo provided: Raritan Valley College Cosmetology students from left, Jessica Wood, Ricky Fowler and Samantha Harrishave)