Savannah Tech to Host Cosmetology Open House at Effingham Campus

#1301 | July 17, 2012

Cosmetology classes are now offered day and night in Effingham

SAVANNAH – Savannah Technical College’s Cosmetology Department will host an open house event from 10AM until 2PM on Saturday, July 28th at its Effingham Campus (in Rincon – 2890 Hwy 21 South).

The Cosmetology Department will offer hair, nail and skin care services during the open house – walk-ins are welcome. Donations will be accepted to benefit Savannah Technical College’s Foundation Scholarships. Last year’s open house raised nearly $900 for scholarships. Services offered at the open house include: manicure, pedicure, cut/style, round brushing, blowout, clipper cut, eyebrow waxing/arching. Suggested donation for cosmetology services at the open house is $5 per service (cash only).

Starting this fall Cosmetology program classes will also be offered in the evenings at the Effingham campus, in addition to the daytime classes. For more information about enrolling in the program, please contact Cosmetology Department Chair Kim Cutter at 912.443.5780 or kcutter@savannahtech.edu.

The Cosmetology program at Savannah Tech has a 100% state board pass rate and prepares students for careers in the Cosmetology industry. It provides focused instruction on safety, sanitation, state laws and regulations and is approved by the State Board of Cosmetology. Graduates receive a Cosmetology Diploma, and a Shampoo Tech Certificate upon completion. Graduates have a multitude of careers to choose from including stylist, platform artist, nail tech, makeup artist, session stylist, video stylist, skin care provider, colorist, educator and much more!

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To make an appointment with the salon, please call 912.443.5779. For more information about Cosmetology, please contact Department Head Kimberly Cutter-Williams at kcutter@savannahtech.edu.

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Savannah Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.