Highlights: The Official Newsletter of AACS

May 30, 2025

Register now for CEA Conference!

Registration for the 2025 Career Educators Alliance (CEA) Conference is now open. Join us August 2-4 in sunny Orlando, Florida, for two days of valuable education that your instructors can put into use in the classroom right away.

• Earn 8+ CEU credits
• Network and connect with your peers and friends
• Browse a vibrant exhibitor showcase
• Learn from 3 methodology specialists and 20 expert industry presenters
• Have fun, renew your spirit and passion for teaching, and get the professional development needed to enhance your skills in the classroom!

NEW! Regional Instructor Training Workshop June 14 in Arlington, VA

AACS presents a new training opportunity for instructors! For just $49 for AACS members ($69 for non-members) attendees will get:

• Earn 4 CEU credits
• Tailored education from expert industry partners (BorboletaPro, Milady, Pivot Point, & Tammy Taylor Nails)
• Lunch is included!
• Exhibitor showcase with 30+ vendors
• Prizes & giveaways

Annual Conference: Call for Presenters Now Open!

AACS seeks presenters for the 2025 AACS Annual Conference, October 24-26 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

If you're a knowledgable, passionate presenter in the realm of beauty, barber, and wellness education and school operations, we welcome you to apply to present at the industry's most respected conference for beauty, barber, and wellness school owners.

Nominations for the N.F. Cimaglia Educator of the Year Close June 2!

The N.F. Cimaglia Educator of the Year Award, co-sponsored by AACS and Milady, is a prestigious annual award given to one educator each year who has exhibited significant contributions toward upgrading standards of educational excellence in the beauty, barber, and wellness sector.

VICI Beauty School Holds Spring Showcase & Fashion Show

VICI Beauty School in Greenfield, Wisconsin held a Spring Showcase & Fashion Show earlier this month to highlight student talent and provide information on scholarships and career paths in cosmetology and esthetics.

Read more via TMJ4 Milwuakee.