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Students aspiring to be hairdressers are gaining hands-on experience while at school through an on-site salon for the community.
Emerald State High School launched its Styles and Smiles hair salon in 2017, providing industry experience for senior students and an affordable weekly hair service for local clients.
Head of Department Vocational Education and Training Annette Carter said many students involved in the program had been successful in gaining employment at local salons.
“The program is the perfect introduction to the hairdressing industry, providing students with a blend of theory that is supplemented by genuine hands-on experience with clients in our salon situated here on campus at Emerald State High School and fully supervised by qualified trainers,” she said.