Cosmetology - Miami-Jacobs Career College - Troy

Cosmetology from Miami-Jacobs Career College - Troy is a Campus Associate Cosmetology degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers as a Cosmetologist. Graduates will have skills in hair care, cutting, styling, wigs, hair additions, chemical texturizing, coloring, and nail and skin services. Graduates will also learn about developing professional relationships and understand the administrative code of the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology . Program Description Graduates will be prepared to sit for the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology Exam and upon successful completion of the exam, will become a licensed Cosmetologist. Occupational Objectives The salon industry has grown rapidly over the last 10 years. Salon owners expect Cosmetologists to be highly educated and highly skilled in order to serve a new breed of consumer. The Miami-Jacobs' graduate will have a competitive edge because of the specialized method in which he or she has been trained. Miami-Jacobs' graduates will also have developed strong leadership skills and understand how to influence other positively. Occupational Skills Cosmetologists and other personal appearance workers are employed in salons, department stores, nursing and residential care homes, as well as drug and cosmetics stores. Nearly half of all cosmetologists are self-employed. Many own their own salons or lease booth space from a salon owner. Overall employment of cosmetologists and other personal appearance workers is projected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations through 2012 because of increasing population, incomes, and demand for personal appearance services. Opportunities will be best for those licensed to provide a broad range of services. Job Outlook Overall employment of barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. Opportunities for entry-level workers should be favorable, while job candidates at high-end establishments will face keen competition. Employment change. Personal appearance workers will grow by 20 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment trends are expected to vary among the different occupational specialties. Employment of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists will increase by about 20 percent, much faster than average, while the number of barbers will increase by 12 percent, about as fast as average. This growth will primarily come from an increasing population, which will lead to greater demand for basic hair services. Additionally, the demand for hair coloring and other advanced hair treatments has increased in recent years, particularly among baby boomers and young people. This trend is expected to continue, leading to a favorable outlook for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists. Continued growth in the number full-service spas and nail salons will also generate numerous job openings for manicurists, pedicurists, and skin care specialists. Estheticians and other skin care specialists will see large gains in employment, and are expected to grow almost 38 percent, much faster than average, primarily due to the popularity of skin treatments for relaxation and medical well-being. Manicurists and pedicurists meanwhile will grow by 19 percent, faster than average. Job prospects. Job opportunities generally should be good, particularly for licensed personal appearance workers seeking entry-level positions. A large number of job openings will come about from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations, retire, or leave the labor force for other reasons. However, workers can expect keen competition for jobs and clients at higher paying salons, as these positions are relatively few and require applicants to compete with a large pool of licensed and experienced cosmetologists. Opportunities will generally be best for those with previous experience and for those licensed to provide a broad range of services. View more details on Miami-Jacobs Career College - Troy, OH . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Cosmetology courses.