1950: Began life as Minnesota Cosmetology Education Center (MCEC)

Founded in a residential home later converted to a school setting

1988: New owners revamped the curriculum to better serve the current salon industry

Focus on sales training, communication, fashion and technical ability

2003: MCEC acquired by Terry and Kaye Myhre

Renamed the institution Minnesota School of Cosmetology

Now located in Woodbury, Minnesota

Our History

MSC is licensed by the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologist Examiners

Our goals are to:

Mission Statement

Accredited by The National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS)

“Our mission is to educate, motivate, and prepare our students for a career in cosmetology arts and sciences.”

For graduates: fully train and assist in finding employment

For employers: help fulfill employment opportunities with qualified candidates

Emphasis on practical training -- busy clinic floor with a variety of clients

Hands-on learning environment -- students learn by doing

Students prepared for their career upon graduation

CAREER TRAINING

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW

Developed to foster specialized skills and knowledge in the Cosmetology industry

Students gain the necessary skills to be competitive in the field

Designed to fill employment needs within field

Created with input from advisory board members currently working in the field

Must uphold standards of many accreditations and professional memberships

Diploma Program: 1,550 Hours

Driven by real-world requirements and developments

Haircutting, clipper cutting techniques, hairstyling

Esthiology: removing unwanted hair, facials and facial treatments, makeup

Nail technology: manicures, pedicures, artificial nails and nail art

Customer service skills, telephone techniques and booking appointments

Salon visits, resume and cover letter writing

General safety and sanitation procedures

Chemical texturizing procedures including permanent waves and chemical relaxer

Basic and advanced hair coloring theory and hair coloring techniques

Product knowledge and retail sales techniques

SKILLS OF OUR GRADUATES:

Mizani

Nioxin

Retro

OPI

Young Nails

American Crew

Kenra

Lanza

Matrix

RETAIL & PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE:

CAREER SERVICES

Career Services will:

Post your open positions

Screen job candidates

Send resumes of qualified candidates

Schedule campus recruiting visits

Host career fairs

All services for employers are free of charge

CAMPUS RECRUITING VISITS & COMPANY TOURS

Campus Recruiting Visits Let students know what your company has to offerVisit with potential job candidates

Company ToursHost potential employees onsite at your facilityShow students potential work environment

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU We will post your open positions if you send us your information by:

FaxEmailMailPhoneIn personWebsite

We will help you by:Informing our students and graduatesPosting the information on our job board and student website Screening candidates

EMPLOYER WEBSITE

WHERE YOU CAN:

Post positions and review resumes

Review contact methods and screening options

Receive resumes from candidates directly to your company

Contact candidates based on posted resumes

http://www.msccollege.edu