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< Back Licensed Cosmetology Overview Students in the Licensed Cosmetology program study topics such as safety, history, careers, professionalism, infection control, chemistry, PA state cosmetology law, salon business, and anatomy and physiology. In addition, students are training in hair care skills such as shampooing, hair cutting, styling, braiding, perming, relaxing, coloring, foiling, extensions, and up-dos. Instruction also includes the care of hands, nails, feet, toes, and skin. Makeup artistry is also part of the curriculum. Students practice their skills on mannequins, practice hands, or people. During their junior and senior year, students participate in clinical experience by demonstrating services on customers at the Spartan Spa cosmetology clinic. Upon completion of 1,250 hours of training, a transcript of 75% of higher in the course, and an official criminal record history check, students are able to take the State Board Examination, which is required for licensing. Possible Certifications Barbicide Certification S/P2 Cosmetology Nail Technology License Cosmetology Teacher License Cosmetologist License Human Trafficking Awareness Certification Infection Control Communications S/P2 Ethics & You in the Cosmetology Industry S/P2 Time For Team Huddle First Aid Domestic Violence Awareness Potential Career Opportunities What to Expect This is a standalone program that does not rotate with any other programs. Students accepted into it will take Licensed Cosmetology courses during all four years at York Tech, with the exception being students who participate in a co-op opportunity during their senior year. Careers Uniform Students at York Tech are required to wear a uniform at all times. While in their shop classes, they must wear the uniform designated by the program instructor. At all other times, students may wear their shop uniform OR York Tech apparel, which is sold through the School Store and the Fan Shop . Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code. The specific uniform requirements for Licensed Cosmetology can be viewed below. All items that are hyperlinked must be purchased from the online store associated with the link. Items not hyperlinked may be purchased from any retailer, unless noted otherwise. Required Items Shop classes Purple program t-shirt Black or khaki jeans ONLY Closed-toe shoes (shoes must be worn at all times) Cosmetology smock (level III and IV students only) Cosmetology kit (new kit purchased each year through instructor) Social security number or federal ID number (required for PA State Board of Cosmetology) Level III and IV students must submit an official criminal history record information check with application for licensure All other dress code requirements outlined in the Student Handbook apply Academic classes Shop uniform, York Tech apparel , or Fan Shop apparel * Pants or trousers Optional Items Purple program long-sleeve t-shirt Clear or mesh backpack Additional Notes Cosmetology state law requires students to : Wear a clean, washable uniform daily while participating in the cosmetology course Have a clean, complete cosmetology kit in their possession during technical class time *Some items sold in the Fan Shop, such as hats, may not be worn during school. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.

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Visit this page for information related to York Tech's Food Service Department, such as lunch menus and nutritional facts. Food Service Seitz, Amber Head Cook Brown, Jessica Asst. Head Cook Myers, Dana Food Service Supervisor Food Service Docs Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-7442; or Email: program.intake@usda.gov USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

York Tech offers special education services and programs to meet the needs of identified students. York County School of Technology's qualified students receive either itinerant or supplemental services based on the amount of time students spend in the regular education environment per day. Special Education Stehr, Jarret Asst. Director of Special Education Terch, Joseph Director of Special Education There was a technical issue on our end. Try again or refresh.

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This page provides more information about York Tech's School Counseling Department, which assists students during their high school educational careers. School Counseling Bassett, Nola School Counselor Pizarro, Estrella School Counselor (Mental Health) Bryant, Donald Co-Op Coordinator Rudd, Douglas School Counselor Markle, Victoria Special Populations Career Counselor Salak, Jennifer School Psychologist Morant Dunn, Shante School Counselor Shaw, Samuel School Counselor There was a technical issue on our end. Try again or refresh.

The Central Office consists of the school's highest administrators and related support staff. Central Office Boyer, Jon Business Administrator Karchnak, Dyann Director of Human Resources Rogers, Scott Administrative Director Davis, Tavoria Administrative Assistant Landrum, Kiersten Accountant Rossiter, Adele Administrative Assistant Dunmeyer, Sharon Accounts Payable Mentz, Gerard Director of Student Services Stearns, John Director of Curriculum & Instruction Folckomer, Alice Administrative Assistant Rodriguez Santiago, Jose Administrative Assistant