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FTCC Offers Natural Hair Care Professional Program by COURTNEY BAUGHARD The Natural Hair Care Professional program at FTCC has been built For many in our community, it seems as though the search for a great job around the high standards of the N.C. Board of Cosmetology will never end. While this situation may in large part be the refor those entering or currently practicing in the field. Each sult of a slow-moving economy, it may also be that many simaspect of this program has been carefully planned, from those ply do not know exactly what they want as a profession/career representing the very best of instructors to areas representand may not know how to get there. ing top-notch facilities. A major benefit through this program Fayetteville Technical Community College offers many is that it is offered to the community at an affordable cost. solutions to this occupational dilemma, with opportuniFTCC offers support and encouragement to individuals in ties available to anyone interested in improving their octhe community who want to improve their lives through educupation or wishing to simply start over and pursue a new cation that will result in a positive, rewarding career path. career path. A new program offered by FTCC's Continuing Students in the Natural Hair Care Professional program will Education division is the Natural Hair Care Professional not only gain a full understanding of the Natural Hair Care program. Whether you desire a career change or you are profession, but also the knowledge needed to successfully currently working in this field and would like to continue pass the state board exam. Major topics covered in the class and seek your licensure, FTCC has a perfect solution for will include safety and sanitation, business ethics, manageyou! ment styles and the most current styles and techniques of Natural hair care is a growing business because many people natural hair. Students who complete the program at FTCC have begun moving away from chemical use on hair and are will gain a strong knowledge and understanding of how to wearing hair naturally, in the form of twisting, wrapping, extending or locking. The North Carolina Board of Cosmetology Natural hair care is a growing business run a successful Natural Hair Care business. Are you are interested in a career that will allow you to is the governing board of Natural Hair Care specialists, and because many people have begun movutilize your creative abilities and comfortably support your as a result of rise in this business, the board is requiring that ing away from chemical use on hair. family financially? Would you like to become licensed and all specialists currently practicing in the field and all operatincrease your chances for success in this field? Do you need ing natural hair care shops become licensed. Individuals who a career that will be flexible with your busy schedule? If you answered "yes" began practicing before July 1, 2010 can submit proof to the board that the to any of these questions, then don't delay, call us today! To learn more about natural hair care specialist was actively engaged in the practice of natural hair FTCC's Natural Hair Care Professional program or how to care prior to July 1, 2010. They must also pass a practical and written examiregister, please call Kim Allen at (910) 678-0033 or e-mail to nation conducted by the board and pay the required fee to be issued a license allenk@faytechcc.edu. without having to go to school for the 300-hour Natural Hair Care curricuCOURTNEY BAUGHARD, Contributing Writer Contact us today and let lum. However, specialists who began practicing after July 1, 2010, will be and FTCC Program Coordinator, Community us help you be on your required to attend a 300-hour training course before they can sit for the state Services. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. way to a new career! board's examination. 14 UCW FEBRUARY 13-19, 2013 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM