M.C.

COLLEGE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM

INFORMATION
OUR MISSION
M.C. College inspires passion for our industry, nurtures creativity and cultivates financially rewarding careers.

REPUTATION, INNOVATION, DEDICATION

M.C. College has been training salon professionals for over 85 years. The excellent reputation of our colleges is the direct result of our graduates. We are dedicated to continually updating and refining our programs in order to meet the needs of industry and to meet the needs of you the learner.

THE HAIRSTYLING PROGRAM

We use the Pivot Point Training System. What does that mean for you? Pivot Point is Internationally Recognized Pivot Point is Interactive you learn by Seeing, Hearing and Doing Pivot Point uses the latest in technology; DVDs, visually inspiring technical workbooks and coming soon online viewing of educational materials The Pivot Point Concept guides you through the fundamental principles of art by using the elements of design form, texture and color. You will learn to visualize these elements as one to create your own artistic designs. You will learn in two effective ways: Classroom Instruction you will learn all the technical skills you need on mannequins. You will also study the theory necessary to qualify for provincial certification. School Salon you will gain valuable practical experience on clients with the guidance and supervision of qualified instructors.

OUR GOALS
To teach you the technical skills you need to perform all types of quality Hair Services To help you develop the personal and business skills necessary for success in the Salon Industry.

HAIR CUTTING, COLORING AND STYLING

You will learn these important skills using Pivot Point Internationals new Designers Approach series. This Approach develops your technical and creative ability to combine cutting, coloring and styling techniques. You begin with fundamental techniques on mannequins and eventually progress to full client services including advanced techniques like razor cutting and highlighting.

CHEMICAL TEXTURE AND HAIR RELAXING

Texture means creating looks on your client that are the opposite of what nature gave them, whether giving curl and texture to naturally straight hair, or smoothing and straightening naturally curly hair. You will learn a variety of perm techniques as well as one of the latest and hottest salon services today the Brocato Smoothing Treatment.

ADVANCED CUTTING AND COLORING

The final class in the program is an advanced workshop which focuses on up-to-the-minute salon techniques in cutting, coloring and styling. This advanced workshop will teach you to make styling decisions with a plan in mind. The course includes a model make over and corresponding photo-shoot. This is the last piece necessary to help you successfully move from being a student to a salon professional.

SALON SUCCESS
Salon Success means going beyond the technical and focusing on the personal and business skills necessary for a great career. You will learn the habits, skills and attitudes necessary for self-marketing and client building. You will also develop your Career Portfolio which will be your personal marketing tool throughout your career.

THE M.C. ADVANTAGE

THE SCHOOL SALON
Our schools look like salons. The schools have been designed this way so that you can get used to what will be your natural work environment. Each school salon is supervised by a qualified instructor who will be your mentor and guide in the development of your customer service and technical skills.

BOOKS AND PROFESSIONAL SALON TOOLS

On the first day of school, you get an M.C. College equipment and books package. The package includes brushes, shears, curling iron, flat iron, blow dryer and all necessary styling tools. Also included in the package are the latest textbooks for the classroom instruction. M.C. College is always updating its books so that we are always using the latest editions.

PARTNERS IN TRAINING
GUEST EDUCATORS
One of the most important advantages our training offers is our Partners In Training. M.C. College regularly brings in important guest speakers from industry. These speakers include leading stylists providing the latest trend information, product educators providing valuable product knowledge or salon owners sharing customer service and business expertise.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Job searches can be tough. We want to help you avoid the challenges of looking for work when you graduate. We do this through our Work Experience Placements. We have partnerships with select salons allowing us to place you in the salon situation that is most suitable for your employment needs. For many of our students, the work experience placement leads to job offers before they have even finished school.

GRADUATION
Celebrations are important at M.C. College. We like to do it up right by hosting two graduation events at each school location each year. These Grads include a formal cap and gown ceremony, awards and scholarship presentations, followed by a dinner and dance. Awards consist of Academic Achievement Awards and Citizenship Awards for each program. A Valedictorian Award is given to the top student of each program. Also given is the Frank Cairo Award this special and prestigious award is given to the graduate who best exemplifies the qualities of commitment, integrity and respect.

CREATIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
M.C. College loves to encourage and reward exceptional students. Scholarships in the amount of $300.00 - $800.00 are available for full-time enrolled students who demonstrate an excellent attendance record, exceptional creative abilities, outstanding customer service, strong interpersonal skills, and who participate in extra-curricular school activities. The M.C. College Scholarship for Excellence in High School Cosmetology is also available for students participating in cosmetology classes at the high school level.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
17 years of age or older High School Transcript - Students must have Grade 12 with a minimum of Grade 11 English, Math and Science. Career Investigation 2 pages handwritten or typed describing: - Information you have researched regarding wages, job availability, career paths and career advancement in the Hairstyling Industry - Your personal reasons for choosing a career in Hairstyling - Your long term goals - The names of at least two people in the hairstyling industry who you spoke to for information - Your investigation may be presented in essay format, point form, power point or whatever creative means you would like to use to show us your research! Two Letters of Reference from someone other than family or friends - This may include a co worker, supervisor, teacher or counsellor. Mature Student Status - 19 years of age with a G.E.D (General Equivalency Diploma) For students who attended high school outside of Canada, completion of the school entrance exam with a passing mark of 65% maybe substituted for a high school transcript. All entrance requirements must be received by the college at least three weeks prior to the chosen start date.

COST

Tuition: Registration Fee: Kit/Books:

$10,500.00 $100.00 $2,200.00 (+ taxes)

M.C. College Schools are designated for Provincial and Federal Student loans. Contact one of our Admissions Advisors for more information.

SCHOOL LOCATIONS & START / END DATES

KELOWNA
January 3, 2012 March 12, 2012 June 4, 2012 September 4, 2012 October 22, 2012 October 5, 2012 December 14, 2012 March 12, 2013 June 12, 2013 July 31, 2013

EDMONTON
January 3, 2012 February 6, 2012 March 5, 2012 April 2, 2012 June 4, 2012 July 3, 2012 August 7, 2012 September 4, 2012 October 1, 2012 November 5, 2012 September 18, 2012 October 23, 2012 November 20, 2012 December 18, 2012 February 21, 2013 March 21, 2013 April 26, 2013 May 24, 2013 June 21, 2013 July 26, 2013

VERNON
January 30, 2012 June 4, 2012 September 4, 2012 October 22, 2012 November 2, 2012 March 12, 2013 June 12, 2013 July 31, 2013

SASKATOON
January 3, 2012 March 12, 2012 June 4, 2012 August 7, 2012 September 4, 2012 October 1, 2012 November 5, 2012 October 24, 2012 January 5, 2013 March 30, 2013 June 1, 2013 June 29, 2013 July 27, 2013 August 31, 2013

CALGARY
January 3, 2012 March 26, 2012 June 4, 2012 August 7, 2012 September 17, 2012 October 29, 2012 September 18, 2012 December 11, 2012 February 21, 2013 April 26, 2013 June 7, 2013 July 19, 2013

WINNIPEG RED DEER

January 3, 2012 March 12, 2012 June 4, 2012 September 4, 2012 October 22, 2012 September 18, 2012 November 27, 2012 February 21, 2013 May 24, 2013 July 12, 2013 January 3, 2012 March 12, 2012 June 4, 2012 August 7, 2012 September 4, 2012 October 22, 2012 September 18, 2012 November 27, 2012 February 21, 2013 April 26, 2013 May 24, 2013 July 12, 2013

*Tuition costs differ for the Winnipeg Campus only