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The East Central Community College cosmetology pro gram, a career program in the college’s Career & Technical Education department, is a highly competitive program that is limited to 20 students each year that trains students that want to become cosmetologists. “Our students are selected in July of each year through an application and interview process,” said instructor Aubrie Howell. “The smaller class size allows me to get one-on-one training with each student to best prepare them to for the workforce, as nearly all of our students go directly to work upon completion of the program.” Students that are interested in this one-year program can find more information by visiting www.eccc.edu/cosmetol ogy. Not only does the program benefit the students as a fast track into employment, but it provides East Central students, faculty, staff, and the community with a location for hair cuts, colorings, skin care treatments, manicures, pedicures, and more at a discounted rate. “Our ‘live work’ is particularly important to the training of our students as it prepares them with real world experi ence rather than training on a mannequin,” said Howell. “I encourage any student or member of the surrounding com munity to call us and schedule an appointment to utilize our services.” C osmetology S tudents P rep for T heir F utures

Students participate in ‘live work’ on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. To make an appoint ment, please call 601-635-6217. Clients are encouraged to call during ‘live work’ hours. All work is performed by students under the supervision of a licensed instructor.

MANLEY NAMED ECCC’S MOST BEAUTIFUL ECCC freshman Mayson Manley (center) of Enterprise was named Most Beautiful during the college’s annual pageant held in Huff Auditorium. Manley, an Enterprise High School graduate, is a business major at East Central and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Diamond Darlings, and the ECCC Cheer Team. More than 20 contestants participated in interview and evening gown competition. In addition to Manley, beauties included (from left) Mellee Diers of Ellisville, Macy Belle Jones of Brandon, Alexandria Tucker of Union, and Annsley Claire Boatwright of Union.

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