Cosmetology

Program Highlights

Hair Coloring & Lightening | Hair Perming & Relaxing | Hair Styling & Cutting | Manicure & Pedicure | Skin Care

Program Description

Receive instruction and hands-on training in the art and science of hair, skin, and nail care. You will receive technical, practical, and customer service skills in both a classroom and salon environment. In your senior year, you will operate an in-house, full-service salon and are eligible to take the State Board of Cosmetology licensing examination.

Career Pathways

Color Technician
Cosmetologist
Hair Cutting Specialist
Nail Technician
Perm Specialist
Esthetician

With Additional Training:

Cosmetology Instructor
Massage/Spa Therapist
Salon Manager
Salon Owner
Spa Manager

Teacher Information

Kimberly Chandley

High School

Cosmetology Instructor

Phone: (440) 774-1051 ext. 22476

[email protected]

Jean Sarconi

High School

Cosmetology Instructor

Phone: (440) 774-1051 ext. 22474

[email protected]

Sandra Hernandez

High School

Cosmetology Instructor

Phone: (440) 774-1051 ext. 22379

[email protected]t

Industry Credentials

Program of Study

Junior Year Courses
Lab: 3 Credits
Related: 1 Credit
English: 1 Credit
Math: 1 Credit
Science: 1 Credit

Senior Year Courses
Lab: 3 Credits
Related: 1 Credit
English: 1 Credit
Civics/Government: 1 Credit
Math: 1 Credit

Electives are subject to availability and will be scheduled through your counselor.

Program Fees

Cosmetology I

Tool Kits - $711.00

Student Fees - N/A

Total Cost- $711.00 (waived for students enrolled in free/reduced lunch program as of September 30)

Cosmetology II

Tool Kits - $180.00

Student Fees - N/A

Total Cost - $180.00

Competency Profile
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College Credits
Math, English, Social Studies and other courses that offer dual high school and college credits are also offered on the JVS campus through partnerships with Lorain County Community College and Oberlin College. Upon meeting specific criteria, students have the opportunity to earn various types of college credit for career technical courses taken at Lorain County JVS. Students also have the opportunity to participate in Ohio’s College Credit Plus program. College credit opportunities vary by program and are subject to change.

Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to become involved with the career-technical student organizations related to their programs, such as SkillsUSA. These organizations help develop leadership skills, cooperation, social interactions, and good citizenship. All members have opportunities to participate in regional, state, and national competitions to showcase their skills and earn college scholarships. Students who excel academically and have a commitment to community service may become a member of the National-Technical Honor Society.

SkillsUSA logo and NTHS logo

Employment Resources
Strong partnerships between the JVS and business and industry help students gain work experience through work-based learning experiences, the JVS Summer Internship Program, and senior early job placement. The JVS is committed to helping successful graduates find employment in their career field. A detailed explanation of the student eligibility requirements for these experiences is included in the student handbook.

The JVS maintains an online job board to help connect students and alumni to local employment opportunities. The JVS website also hosts links to online resources for labor market data, as well as statewide and national career information.