GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS IN COURSES
The Student must complete the following graduation requirements:
- Complete the required number of program clock hours.
- Complete and submit all clinic practical worksheets, to demonstrate completion of State requirements.
- Pass the school’s final written and practical exams.
- Complete the required theory hours and pass all written theory exams.
Upon meeting all requirements listed above for graduation, the Student will receive an official transcript. Students may also request an official current transcript from the School, at any time following graduation.
Upon meeting all requirements listed above for graduation, having all monies owed to the school and/or a payment arrangement made with the School, the Student will receive a graduation/completion certificate.
CAREER SERVICES
Many wonderful career opportunities are available within the beauty industry. In addition to hair design, this industry also offers opportunities in areas such as skin care, makeup, aromatherapy, nail artistry, product education, platform artistry, and salon management.
Although San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology does not guarantee employment upon graduation, San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology does maintain an aggressive job placement program and will inform students of job openings and opportunities. San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology coordinates placement programs with local and national salons by sending out surveys and inviting salon owners and guest artists to teach and speak there.
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology offers industry placement assistance throughout your program as an enrolled student and continued support as a San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology graduate. Specific classes are in your curriculum to assist with resume writing, interviewing skills, professional appearance guidelines, job referrals, and follow-up.
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology students and graduates are exposed to a wide variety of beauty industry job opportunities. Working with industry leaders and salon and spa owners and barbers, San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology actively cultivates relationships that encourage industry professionals and companies to look at San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology graduates first when hiring.
- Placement Leader — San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology supports its commitment to career placement by having a Placement Leader. Our Placement Leader leads classes and works directly with you and guides you through your career path. She regularly networks with Bay Area barbershops, salons, spas, product lines, and other businesses to recommend employment opportunities for our students and graduates.
- Career Builder Classes — This series of classes, teach you how to write a resume focusing on your accomplishments in your chosen career of Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics or Nails. We guide you through how to determine a salon, barbershop or spa that’s right for you, the steps toward landing and acing an interview, compensation expectations, and how to follow up with a prospective employer.
- Guest Presentations by Industry Leaders — Regularly scheduled presentations provide you with demonstrations and first-hand advice from industry professionals, including salon, barbershop and spa owners, stylists, estheticians, makeup artists, product representatives, and more. You will learn their secrets for success, as well as making great connections for your job search. Local salons, barbershops and spas love to recruit our students!
- Externships — As a student, you may become eligible to extern in (a) salon(s), spas, barber shops of your choice. This is a great opportunity to witness daily life as a professional, while building a strong connection with potential employers. We have seen many job offers made as a result of the Externship Program.