CEA 2026: A Conference to Remember
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Anaheim for the 2026 AACS Career Educators Alliance (CEA) Conference! Together, beauty, barber, esthetics, nail, massage, and wellness educators from across the country came together to learn, collaborate, and celebrate the future of education. From inspiring keynote presentations and engaging breakout sessions to the Innovation Stage, Art of the Demo, and an unforgettable Disney-inspired evening, CEA was filled with ideas participants can immediately bring back to their classrooms. We also had the privilege of recognizing excellence through the N.F. CImaglia Educator of the Year Award (Lynette Garrett, Milan Institute) and the AACS & L'Oréal Student Stylist of the Year (Jessena Fields, Best Overall, Tricoci University - Libertyville), celebrating the outstanding educators and students shaping our industry's future.
A heartfelt thank you goes to our Premier Partners, sponsors, exhibitors, presenters, volunteers, planning committee, and attendees—your support, expertise, and enthusiasm made this year's conference an incredible success.
We can't wait to continue the momentum and see you at the AACS Annual Conference in Las Vegas this October (registration will open soon)! |
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AACS & Thompson Coburn to Host Webinar on New Accountability Framework
The Department of Education has finalized a new accountability rule that will have significant implications for beauty, barber, and wellness schools across the country. Now is the time to understand what the rule means for your institution, and how to prepare.
During this timely session, Thompson Coburn attorneys Hope Watson and Roger Swartzwelder will break down the rule, explain what has changed, discuss the potential impact on beauty, barber, wellness, and other career education programs, and outline practical steps schools should begin taking now. |
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Start Planning! Annual Conference is October 22-24 in Las Vegas
The 2027 Annual Conference, October 22-24 in Las Vegas, will be here before we know it! Registration will be opening soon, but in the meantime, save the date and get a head start on your hotel and travel.
This year's conference will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino | W Las Vegas. The booking link is valid through September 29. |
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In-District School Visit Toolkit for Members
AACS is happy to share with members a new toolkit of resources to help you successfully develop relationships with your local officials through coordinated school visits! To access the resources for this toolkit, as well as a recording of the webinar overview, visit the Info Hub > Resources > School Visit Toolkit. |
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Article: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Expands Esthetics Training
Tricoci's "partnership with PCA Skin supports Tricoci’s new Advanced Clinical Esthetics 150-Hour Program, where students will develop skills in chemical peels, facial massage techniques, advanced facial technologies, and corrective skincare services."
Read more via American Salon |
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The Dept. of Ed's New Accountability Rule: What it Means & How to Prepare Presented by Thompson Coburn Tuesday, July 28 at 1:00 pm ET
Thompson Coburn attorneys will break down the new rule, explain what has changed, discuss the potential impact on beauty, barber, wellness, and other career education programs, and outline practical steps schools should begin taking now. |
| The Era of Intentional Enrollment: What Adult Learners Actually Want
Presented by Advance Education Wednesday, August 5 at 1:00 pm ET
Explore how today's adult learners are making enrollment decisions in the age of AI and search. Learn practical strategies to build trust, increase visibility, and showcase student transformation before prospective students ever contact your institution. |
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