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Member of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (NACCAS) Northern Westchester School of Hairdressing & Cosmetology

19 Bank Street
Peekskill, NY  10566

A Great Career
In seeking a career in Hairdressing and Cosmetology, you are about to make a substantial investment. The more facts you have, the easier it will be to choose the school best suited to help you achieve your goals.

At Northern Westchester School of Hairdressing and Cosmetology, we are proud of our progressive approach in developing a curriculum that does more than simply teach you to pass the State Board Exams. Frankly, we believe that much of the success of our graduates and of our school is due to the personal attention and extra effort that our instructors and staff are willing to give.

We recommend that you talk to professionals already in the field. Visit other schools, talk to their staff, sit in on their classes and watch their senior students work. After making these efforts, we believe the quality of the education we offer will become self-evident.

Placement Assistance Service
Our graduates measure our success. We take a great deal of pride and care in our post-graduate Placement Assistance. Prior to graduation, students are counseled to help them identify some professional goals. We then try to match our graduates with salons that will help them meet their goals. Salons from New York City to Poughkeepsie seek our graduates for employment. While we make every effort to place our students, we cannot guarantee employment to our graduates.

Educational Objectives
We are committed to providing you with an education that will prepare you for the professional world. Our educational staff provides you with up to date methods and procedures that give you the competitive edge you need. Preparation of both the written and practical New York State Board Examination is integrated throughout the course insuring that you receive a well-rounded education and proper preparation for the two licensing exams. By setting our standards high, we challenge you to achieve the skills necessary to enter the exciting, competitive field of Hairdressing & Cosmetology.

Career Outlook
Completing an education in Cosmetology opens numerous doors. Graduates can choose any of the difference specialty areas to pursue upon graduation.

  • Hair Colorist
  • Make-up Artist
  • Nail Specialist
  • Skin Care Specialist
  • Stylist

Job openings are plentiful. In a recent survey conducted for the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences, salon owners reported that they had enough business to support an additional 391,000 positions. In addition, approximately 3 out of 4 salon owners reported difficulty in finding and hiring people to fill vacancies.

Education should translate into job skills and job skills should translate into employment, hairdressing and cosmetology provides you with ample opportunity to fulfill both.

What Next?
That's up to you. If you would like to find out more about this exciting and rewarding career request more information today and we can schedule an appointment. The longest journey begins with the first step.



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