Holton Career and Resource Center Opens Cosmetology Program
Holton Career and Resource Center will be hosting an open house on Thursday, August 18 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Holton is located at 401 North Driver Street; Durham, North Carolina 27703.
Open house set for Thursday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Durham, NC – Durham Public Schools is pleased to announce the opening of a Cosmetology program at Holton Career and Resource Center. The program will serve approximately 70-75 students, primarily juniors and seniors, representing all DPS high schools.
Students will attend their base high schools for their core classes. They will then commute to Holton each day for their career class. Soon, students will be ready to put their education into practice by offering their services to members of the community. They will learn skills in the following areas: salon stylist, hair color specialist, makeup artist, day spa specialist, nail technician, cosmetic chemist, wig specialist, skin care specialist and salon owner.
“This program will provide an outstanding opportunity for students throughout Durham Public Schools to get a license in Cosmetology, which can prove beneficial in many ways,” said Rick Sheldahl, Director of Career and Technical Education. “While Cosmetology may provide a career path for some students, others will use their certification to put them through college in preparation for a different career.”
The program has strict guidelines such as the necessary 1,500 hours of theory and practical training, mastery of Cosmetology requirements with a grade of 80 or higher, and adherence to a code of conduct mandating appropriate behavior, attire, and attendance. Additionally, all students must meet Durham Public Schools and State Board of Cosmetic Arts requirements before they can take the State Board Examination.
Holton Career and Resource Center will be hosting an open house on Thursday, August 18 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Holton is located at 401 North Driver Street; Durham, North Carolina 27703.
Tahira Stalberte
Chief Communications Officer
P. 919.560.9112
C. 919.358.8876
tahira.stalberte@dpsnc.net
Jeff Nash
Communications Coordinator
P. 919.560.2602
C. 919.412.7947
jeff.nash@dpsnc.net
