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AACS Webinar Series
| 9/30/2022 | Become an expert with the Micro and Nano-needling 2:00pm EST | Marie Cruz, Education Lead, Medical Esthetics, Dermalogica | Register Now |
| 10/3/2022 | Why You Need To Switch To Google Analytics 4 2:00pm EST | Patrik Connole, Director of Organic Marketing, Ozzle Media | Register Now |
| 9/15/2022 | Online Review: How It's Changing & What You Need To Know 3:00pm EST | Chris Linford, Co-founder of Beauty as a Business | Please email info@beautyschools.org for a copy of the materials. |
| 8/25/2022 | Learn How to Achieve a Lifetime of Financial Success 3:00pm EST Learn how to amplify your financial skills by tracking sales and expenses to achieve ultimate goals. Students must prepare for their careers in the real world, and this webinar will provide the tools to evolve from student to savvy entrepreneur. | Jessica Beck, Director, Prosper U | Please email info@beautyschools.org for a copy of the materials. |
| 8/11/2022 | Client Communication and salon reality decision making 3:00pm EST Enhance your skills to ensure client satisfaction. In this exclusive webinar, you will learn how to create a great consultation by deciding what techniques will generate the best experience for your client with great speed and effectiveness. | Cole Thompson, International Creative Director and Founder, Elevation H | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 7/29/2022 | AACS Government Relations 1:00pm EST AACS Response to BDR Follow-up | Cecil Kidd, Executive Director, AACS and Chris Deluca, Attorney, Chris DeLuca Law, LLC | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 7/22/2022 | AACS Government Relations 2:00pm EST AACS Response to BDR | Cecil Kidd, Executive Director, AACS and Chris Deluca, Attorney, Chris DeLuca Law, LLC | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 6/30/2022 | High Powered Educator 5:00pm EST She is a business & trauma informed life coach, breathwork facilitator, speaker and author. She shares facilitation energetics that will help you create life changing experiences for your students. | Elizabeth Faye | CEO of Hair Love University | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 6/24/2022 | AACS Government Relations 3:00pm EST What does the delay in rulemaking on these topics mean for beauty and wellness schools? What rulemaking issues remain on the Department’s agenda for finalization this year, and how may they impact your school? Will this development change our priorities and strategy, and how we respond in the public comment period? | Cecil Kidd, Executive Director, AACS and Katherine Brodie, Partner, Duane Morris LLP | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 06/21/2022 | "On Trend While On Task" 3:00pm EST Key tips on how to speak to a Gen Z, while keeping the millennials engaged, and staying on task as an educator. | Jalia Pettis | Visionary of 3Jay Productions | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 06/09/2022 | The AACS Golden School Awards, Become a 2022 Winner! 3:00 p.m. EDT Join Chris Linford and learn how and why your school needs to participate in this year’s Golden School Awards program. | Chris Linford, CEO | Oozle Media | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 05/19/2022 | State Relations: What do we do next with the looming new regulations being promulgated by the US Department of Education? 3:00 p.m. EDT Join Cecil Kidd, Executive Director, AACS, and Katherine Brodie, Partner, Duane Morris to find out what the future holds for the Beauty & Wellness education sector, and how you can remain involved.. | Katherine Brodie, Partner at Duane Morris LLP & Cecil Kidd, Executive Director of AACS | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 04/28/2022 | Leading with Emotional Intelligence in Today’s World 3:00 pm ET | Bonnie Bonadeo, A 4X best-selling author, story brand trained guide, emotional intelligent business and Life Coach | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 4/21/2022 | Making Shift Happen: Mindset Reset 3:00 pm ET Your mindset is how you see yourself and how your students see themself. Mindsets control much of what individuals do, how they act, and the choices they make. So, why do we need to understand the importance of a mind reset? Because a fixed mindset keeps people constricted while a growth mindset provides expansion. | Vicki Maurer, is the founder and CEO of the Academy of eLearning. She has served in a number of roles, including training & development, sales, coaching, mentoring, and leadership over the last 30+ years. | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 3/24/2022 | Leading with Emotional Intelligence in Today’s World 3:00 pm ET We know that teaching the “soft skills” of empathy and compassion builds resilience, and now more than ever, resilience and sustainability are critical to leadership and communications in our schools and beyond for students to have the skills to succeed in a career in beauty. | Bonnie Bonadeo, SOS Salon Coaching & Podcast | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 3/8/2022 | Public & Private Partners Working Together in 2022 2:00 pm ET Join AACS Director, Dana Persico, for the first of a three part business growth webinar series. In her first session, she will introduce the SBA and SBDC and take a deeper dive into how public and private partners can work together in 2022. | Dana Persico, AACS Director | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 3/2/2022 | How To Use Tik Tok To Promote Your School 1:00 pm ET Join Jenn Lyles from Beauty School Marketing Group, for this one hour members only webinar. With more than one billion monthly active users, TikTok has become one of the fastest growing social media platforms in existence today. In 2020, TikTok broke records for the most downloads in one quarter. | Jenn Lyles, Beauty Schools Marketing Group | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 2/18/2022 | An Update on the DOE Negotiated Rulemaking 4:00 pm ET Please join us at this webinar to be updated on the status of the negotiations and the impact on our schools and students. We need everyone participating if we are going to defend our sector. We urge all AACS members to attend this webinar: proposals on the table, if adopted in their current form, could have significant negative impact on our community and everyone needs to stay engaged. | Presented by Katherine Brodie, Kristina Gill, and Jonathan Helwink, Duane Morris LLP Moderated by Cecil Kidd, AACS | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 12/15/2021 | The New FTC Data Security Requirements for Institutions of Higher Education 3:00 pm ET Join the Duane Morris Education Team for an overview of the FTC’s revised Safeguards Rule, published on October 27, 2021, which strengthened data security requirements for financial institutions, including all Title IV institutions of higher education. Michelle Donovan and Jessica High will explain the new cybersecurity and testing requirements and deadlines that schools must now meet. | Michelle Donovan and Jessica High, Duane Morris, LLP | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 12/15/2021 | Mistakes That Are Costing You Enrollments 11:00 am ET Learn what common mistakes beauty schools are making in marketing and in their admissions processes that are costing enrollments. You'll discover what tactics are old school and aren't relevant with Gen Z, along with concrete takeaways that will teach you simple tweaks to stand out from your competitors. | Sarah Holmes, Advance 360 Education, and Jenn Lyles, Higher Education Coach and Consultant | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 12/09/2021 | Preparing For 2022 State Relations Activity 4:00 pm ET Join AACS leaders for this one-hour deep dive to prepare us for 2022. AACS leaders will cover: • How to successfully get involved with Government Relations • Overview of the new AACS State Relations Toolkit • How to Track Bills from Your State • Q&A From Our Members | Cecil Kidd, Executive Director; Cathy Koluch, Chair of the Communications Committee; Brian Newman, State Relations Advisor; Brenda Scharman, Co-Chair of the State Relations Committee | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 12/06/2021 | Lessons You Love to Hate Noon ET Let’s face it, we all have subjects we love to teach and ones that we LOVE TO HATE! It might be A&P, electricity, state law or those blasted diseases. Some classes aren’t quite as fun to teach as others… or at least that is what we say. This webinar will walk you through how to prepare, plan, and deliver the most challenging subjects. You'll discover how to spice up those lessons we love to hate and help turn them into lessons you (and your students) absolutely love. This is content you don't want to miss. Register today! | Lisha Barnes, Milady | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 11/15/2021 | Blending Employability Skills into your Curriculum 12:00 pm ET As educators, you have a large amount of subject matter to teach in a short period of time. This live, one-hour webinar will assist you in creating methods of blending these relevant employability skills in a manner that is fluid throughout their entire program. This is content you don't want to miss. Register today! | Marcia Haines-Bird, Milady | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 10/25/2021 | Successful Employability Skills and Behaviors 4:30 pm ET This live, one-hour webinar will break down some of the key employability skills that are necessary to be successful in the beauty and wellness industry. We will provide deeper insight on the behaviors that align with the skill to assist educators in identifying students’ strengths and areas for improvement. This is content you don't want to miss. Register today! | Marcia Haines-Bird, Milady | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 10/14/2021 | When Marketing and Admissions Work As One 2:00 pm ET Consider how your marketing & admissions teams collaborate to attract and enroll new students. Do you experience that all-to-familiar argument: “Marketing sends me bad leads.” “Well, admissions just doesn’t know how to close them!” Hosted by Advance 360 Education's experts, we will take your questions and discuss how your school can increase lead flow and improve conversion to enrollment. Remember, not all leads are created equal! | Sarah Holmes, Advance 360 | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 10/4/2021 | How Schools and Employers Join Forces for a Common Goal noon ET A great employee in the beauty profession has many attributes that stretch beyond the technical skills/experience and theoretical knowledge. This live, one-hour webinar will discuss the importance of work readiness skills and what employers are looking for from today’s graduates. This is content you don't want to miss. Register today! | Marcia Haines-Bird, Milady | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 6/28/2021 | Highly Textured Color and Foil Application 4:00 pm ET Join Pivot Point’s Learning Engagement Team members Jason Russell and Daniel Dunworth, for an exciting LIVE look-and-learn session. This informative workshop highlights the best practices for facilitating highly textured hair color and lightener-application workshops. Learn exciting new methods to implement in the classroom that will empower students to create contemporary color and lightener applications. | Jason Russell and Daniel Dunworth, Pivot Point | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 5/24/2021 | Men's Highly Textured Hair Styling 4:00 pm ET Join Pivot Point’s Learning Engagement Team members Jason Russell and Daniel Dunworth, for an exciting LIVE look-and-learn session. During this 90-minute session, educators will gain knowledge through crucial tips on performing highly textured hair designs, specifically designed for the male client. | Jason Russell and Daniel Dunworth, Pivot Point | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 4/26/2021 | Highly Textured Hair Design 4:00 pm ET Join Pivot Point’s Learning Engagement Team members Jason Russell and Daniel Dunworth, for an exciting LIVE look-and-learn session. During this 90-minute session, educators will obtain effective best-practice resources for facilitating instruction on highly textured hair design. This session is designed for all educators who wish to ignite textured-hair passion in their students and empower them to perform amazing curly-hair techniques. | Jason Russell and Daniel Dunworth, Pivot Point | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 4/9/2021 | HEERF Update: The Latest Guidance for Schools 1:00 pm ET This webinar will review in detail the HEERF II and HEERF III allocation, uses, and guidance issued by the Department, as well as give a brief overview of the higher education provisions of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). | Kristina Gill and Jonathan Helwink, Duane Morris, LLP | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 1/11/2021 | COVID-19 HEERF Update 2:00 pm ET Review the law’s HEERF allocation formula and permitted uses, and reporting obligations, other higher education policy provisions, and the provisions related to PPP loans, including second draw loans. | Katherine Brodie and Nanette Heide, Duane Morris, LLP | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 11/18/2020 | State Year In Review 2:00pm EST Please join us for a webinar reviewing recent state legislative and regulatory trends – including states responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, deregulation, the reduction of hours for licensure, and the oversight of for-profit career schools. | Brian Newman, AACS' State Relations Advisor | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 9/23/2020 | Marketing During the Pandemic: What Schools Got Right, Wrong and What To Do for 2021 1:00 pm EDT Since the beginning of the pandemic, Oozle Media has been tracking budgets, results and the impact of COVID-19 on schools. Some schools have had record years and waitlists despite this year's twists and turns. We'll go through each branch of digital marketing and show you what worked well and how to leverage this data to finish the year strong. Then we'll look forward to 2021 marketing strategies. What's the right message to send? How can your school keep leads flowing and enrollments high? Join Stephanie Carter, COO of Oozle Media, as she shares marketing tips to start implementing now. | Stephanie Carter, Oozle Media | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 8/26/2020 | Optimizing Cash Flow: Ways to Increase On-time Payments & Decrease Delinquent Payments Part 1 1:00pm EST If you’re ready to take on some of the common cash flow problems, and improve the overall health of your school’s business office, this webinar is for you. Learn how to create an environment that fosters on-time payments! | Leah Packett, CompuWerx Tuition Pay | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 7/30/2020 | Safety, Health and PPE Virtual Training & Resources 1:00pm EST European Wax Center takes hygiene and safety very seriously. Drawing upon the latest information from a variety of trusted public sources, the available course and resources cuts through the confusion by offering an in-depth look at what a coronavirus is and what makes COVID-19 unique. | Jessica Gil, European Wax Center | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 3/11/2020 | Coronavirus Preparedness: An Operational Guideline for Cosmetology Schools 2:00pm EST Schools must plan ahead for how to continue providing education to their students if their campuses are temporarily closed. | Edward Cramp | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 2/20/2020 | AACS Webinar Series Two: Conducting A Commitment-Based Interview, Don't Sell Let Them Buy 4:00pm EST Potential students have these 3 questions- Can I do it? Can I afford it? Will I fit in? How to address these questions and so much more. | Nancy Rogers and Vicki Maurer, The Source For Training | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 2/19/2020 | AACS Hill Day 2020 Webinar 1: Getting Prepared For Your D.C. Appointment 2:00pm EST | Duane Morris, LLP | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |
| 1/23/2020 | AACS Webinar Series One: Your First Goal: Setting An Appointment That Shows 4:00 pm EST Today's world is different. Generation X, Y and Z have been exposed to so much technology and have so many choices. How do we build that connection so they can tour the campus? | Nancy Rogers and Vicki Maurer, The Source For Training | Please e-mail info@beautyschools.org for access to this webinar. |