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Learn more about Raritan Valley Community College’s Cosmetology, Esthetics (skincare) and Automotive Technology programs by attending an information session in July or August at the College’s Branchburg campus.

Information sessions for RVCC’s Cosmetology and Esthetics programs will be held July 19, August 2 and August 17, all from 5-6:30 p.m. The sessions will be held in the program’s new salon, Protégé, located at RVCC’s Workforce Training Center. The next Cosmetology day program starts on August 30. The next Esthetics class starts on July 25.

Automotive Technology information sessions will be held July 19 and August 17, both from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Automotive shop at the Workforce Training Center. The next Auto Tech program starts on September 6.

During the Cosmetology sessions, prospective students will be able to view and participate in hands-on hair demonstrations, meet the programs’ director, take part in a question-and-answer segment, and apply for either program. RVCC’s Cosmetology and Esthetics programs feature an accomplished teaching staff, innovative teaching methods, and opportunities for job shadowing and salon practicum. The programs offer proactive job placement for graduates and other components critical to student success.

In the past few years, 90 percent of RVCC’s Cosmetology students have found employment in the field and 100 percent have passed their state licensing exam. According to information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists was projected to grow 13 percent from 2014-2024, while employment for skin care specialists was projected to grow 12 percent.

To learn more about the Cosmetology or Esthetics programs, contact Marcia Bird at 908-526-1200, ext. 8618 or marcia.bird@raritanval.edu. To register for an information session, contact Violet Lee at 908-526-1200, ext. 8471 or violet.lee@raritanval.edu. For additional information, visit www.raritanval.edu/cosmetology.

During the Auto Tech information sessions, prospective students will have an opportunity to learn about the innovative and successful program, meet with staff and faculty, and explore the exciting career potential in the field of automotive technology. The Automotive Technology program offers Subaru and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) manufacturer training. Program graduates will attain additional industry credentials from Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS), Snap-On, and other industry partners to allow students to stand out to potential employers.

In designing the Automotive Technology program, RVCC’s education team partnered with local employers and expert workers to detail the knowledge, skills, traits and behaviors essential to becoming a successful Automotive Technician. The program, which has been highly praised by area employers, is now providing the ASE student certification testing. This is the nationally recognized automotive technicians’ credentials for assessment of skills.

In the past two years, 90 percent of program graduates have obtained employment in the automotive field. Graduates have worked at manufacturer dealerships, franchise repair shops and privately owned shops. For more information about the program or the information sessions, contact Jason Jones, Automotive Program Coordinator, at 908-526-1200, ext. 8507 or jason.jones@raritanval.edu, or visit www.raritanval.edu/autotech.

Raritan Valley Community College’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. Serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for close to 50 years, RVCC is an educational and cultural center that is nationally recognized for its innovative programming, service to the community and environmental leadership. The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. The College also has a performing arts center and planetarium.

RVCC is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses, and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 14, 2017

Media contact: Donna Stolzer, 908-526-1200, ext. 8383

PR #185