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Nail Technology CareersCertificate Offered at the following campuses: Program Description Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers as a Nail Technician and hold a 16 credit hour Certificate. Graduates of this program will have skills in manicuring, electric filing, applying nail tips, wraps, gels, acrylic nails, nail art, and pedicuring. Graduates will also learn about developing professional relationships and understand the administrative code of the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology. Occupational Objectives Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers as a Nail Technician and an Esthetician and hold a 45 credit hour Diploma. These graduates will be open to additional career opportunities due to the versatility of their new skills. Occupational Skills Also called manicurists and pedicurists: The following from Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition 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. Earnings Median hourly wages in May 2008 for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists, including tips and commission, were $11.13. The middle 50 percent earned between $8.57 and $15.03. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.47, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $20.41. Median hourly wages in May 2008 for barbers, including tips, were $11.56. The middle 50 percent earned between $8.93 and $14.69. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.56, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $19.51. Among skin care specialists, median hourly wages, including tips, were $13.81, for manicurists and pedicurists $9.46, and for shampooers $8.32. While earnings for entry-level workers usually are low, earnings can be considerably higher for those with experience. A number of factors, such as the size and location of the salon, determine the total income of personal appearance workers. They may receive commissions based on the price of the service, or a salary based on the number of hours worked, and many receive commissions on the products they sell. In addition, some salons pay bonuses to employees who bring in new business. For many personal appearance workers, the ability to attract and hold regular clients is a key factor in determining earnings. Although some salons offer paid vacations and medical benefits, many self-employed and part-time workers in this occupation do not enjoy such benefits. Some personal appearance workers receive free trail products from manufacturers in the hope that they will recommend the products to clients.
Columbus • 150 E. Gay St. • Columbus, Ohio 43215 • OH REG 06-09-1797B • 866-324-1117 Dayton • 110 N. Patterson • Dayton, Ohio 45402 • OH REG: 06-03-1784B • 888-657-7478 Sharonville • Two Crowne Point Court, Suite 100 • Sharonville, Ohio 45241 • OH REG 06-09-1795B • 866-324-4375 Springboro • 875 W. Central Ave • Springboro, Ohio 45066 • OH REG 06-03-1785T • 888-657-9550 Troy • 865 W. Market St. • Troy, Ohio 45373 • OH REG: 06-09-1791T • 888-657-9551 |
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