Preparing students for the beauty industry in Hawthorne

 SEPTEMBER 17, 2015    LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015, 12:32 AM

BY TONYA HOLMAN

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COMMUNITY NEWS (ELMWOOD PARK EDITION)

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Roman Academy, located at 431 Lafayette Ave. in Hawthorne, is a school that provides cosmetology and skin care courses.

"The Roman Academy of Beauty Culture provides education to students who are interested in working in a salon as a hair or barber/stylist," explained owner and director, Paul Scillia. "Working with a small class ratio of students to instructors ensures that all our students get the personal attention needed to pass their state exam and prepare for working in the field. At Roman Academy of Beauty Culture we instill the necessary all-around training needed for success as a stylist to prepare students for successful state board licensing."

In business since 1962, Roman Academy provides courses in cosmetology, skin care and teacher training. Available classes include: facials, massage, skin, make-up, depilatory, shampooing, thermal curling and waving, manicuring and pedicuring, structure and function of skin and make-up techniques.

"Cosmetology allows the opportunity to grow as an individual as well as provide a full-time or supplemental income. The field is viewed as a truly caring one and gives you a chance to make the world more beautiful through talent and touch," Scillia added.

Day-to-day operations are conducted by Scillia and Marissa Lovas, office manager. Knowledgeable instructors and small class sizes provide for additional attention for students interested learning all they can about the beauty industry.

Visit www.romanacademy.net or call 973-423-2223 for more information.

Beauty, Cosmetology and Trade Schools in NJ may be the answer to 2015 grads motivation for career choice:

Beauty and Trade Schools may be the answer to 2015 grads motivation for career choice:According to: 

http://www.askmen.com/career_guide/preparing_for_a_career/best-trade-jobs.html?utm_source=SimpleDollar&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=CareerGuide

For several years now, a debate has been brewing about whether or not the value of higher education is the same as it used to be.

In the author's experience....." during a 2010 career transition, I opted to get my MBA — a decision that would have cost me upwards of $100,000 had I not busted my hump working for a professor in exchange for a hefty tuition discount. Looking back, I would say that my MBA is essentially worthless - every career advancement since has come from networking, the school of hard knocks, and on-the-job training. Not once have I been considered for a job or promotion because I have MBA next to my name.

For the graduating class of 2015, shockingly high levels of student debt and high underemployment among recent college grads are changing the return on investment calculation of a four-year degree - downward. Many young people are turning to two-year trade school programs, which can offer good (or even better) career development paths at a lower price."

According to myfuture.com, the cosmetology industry expects to grow 13% between 2012- 2022 (about as much as other careers that are growing).  It will be a long time before stylists are replaced by an 'app' so, students who qualify for grants to attend a Cosmetology school such as Roman Academy can begin a journey to a creative and lucrative career.  (http://www.myfuture.com/careers/growth/hairdressers-hairstylists-and-cosmetologists_39-5012.00)

Interesting note: According to thesimpledollar.com (http://www.thesimpledollar.com/why-you-should-consider-trade-school-instead-of-college/)

The unemployment rates of (8.5%) and underemployment rates (16.8%) for college grads are nearly double what they were in 2007.

Considering the less than stellar employment outlook, additional student loans costs, housing and meal plans for today's college student-it is a very WISE decision to consider attending a TRADE SCHOOL where a student can begin earning money within months with the continued opportunity for growth over the course of their career.


Learn more at our Open House on Weds. Aug. 5 from 1-7pm.  RSVP: 973-423-2223

New classes start the first Monday of every month.  Ask about scholarships for you and your 2015 classmates.

Successfully Training Students for Cosmetology and Skin Care Careers in NJ since 1962