Graduation Information

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Complete the required number of program clock hours.
  2. Complete and submit all assigned skill practical assessments through CourseKey, to demonstrate completion of State requirements.
  3. Pass the school’s final written exam.
  4. Complete the required theory hours and pass all written theory exams.

Upon meeting all requirements listed above for graduation, the student will receive a graduation certificate. Students may also request an official current transcript from the school, at any time during or after graduation.

Paul Mitchell The School Modesto reserves the right to hold on graduating a student if the student fails to complete all listed requirements above, or fails to pass the written, as determined by the school.

GRADUATES COMPLETING A PROGRAM AND REENROLLING IN A NEW PROGRAM

A student that graduates from one program within the school and wishes to enroll in another program within the school, a determination of the state laws will determine the amount of hours that will be transferred into the new program, the student will need to meet the quantitative and qualitative components of SAP for the new program.

CAREER SERVICES

Career opportunities for Cosmetologists include, but are not limited to, Hair Stylist, Color Stylist, Makeup Artist, Nail Technician, Educator, Salon Owner or Manager, Product Trainer, Platform Artist, Esthetician, and many more.

Although Paul Mitchell The School Modesto does not guarantee employment upon graduation, Paul Mitchell The School Modesto does maintain an aggressive job placement program and will inform students of job openings and opportunities. Paul Mitchell The School Modesto coordinates placement programs with local and national salons by sending out surveys and inviting salon owners and guest artists to teach and speak there.

Paul Mitchell The School Modesto has placed students in the beauty industry as Cosmetology, hair stylist, Makeup Artists, Nail Technicians, Beauty Industry Educator, Salon Owner, Salon Manager, Esthetician, Barbering, Platform Artist, and Beauty Industry Instructor.

Employment and Career Opportunities for Cosmetology: 
  • Salon Hairstylist
  • Hospital Hair-Care Service
  • Cosmetology School Owner
  • Free-lance Hairstylist
  • Salesperson/Retail Specialist
  • Manufacturer’s Representative
  • Salon Owner/Manager
  • Makeup Artist
  • State Board Examiner
  • Hair Color Specialist
  • Stage and Film Makeup Artist
  • State Board Inspector
  • Artificial Hair Services Specialist
  • Beauty and Fashion Consultant
  • Trade Publication Writer
  • Platform Artist
  • Photo Stylist

 

  • Cruise Ship Stylist
  • Cosmetology School Instructor

 

Employment and Career Opportunities for Barbering:
  • Salon Barbering
  • Hospital Hair-Care Service
  • Barbering School Owner
  • Free-lance Barbering
  • Salesperson/Retail Specialist
  • Manufacturer’s Representative
  • Salon Owner/Manager
  • Photo Stylist
  • State Board Examiner
  • Hair Color Specialist
  • Stage and Film Makeup Artist
  • State Board Inspector
  • Barbering School Instructor
  • Cruise Ship Barbering
  • Trade Publication Writer
  • Platform Artist

 

 

Employment and Career Opportunities for Esthetician:
  • Esthetician
  • Salon or Spa Owner
  • Educator or Instructor
  • Free-lance Esthetician
  • Salesperson/Retail Specialist
  • Manufacturer’s Representative
  • Makeup Artist
  • State Board Examiner
  • Stage and Film Makeup Artist
  • State Board Inspector
  • Cruise Ship
  • Trade Publication Writer
Employment and Career Opportunities for Manicuring:
  • Manicurist
  • Salon or Spa Owner
  • Educator or Instructor
  • Free-lance Manicurist
  • Salesperson/Retail Specialist
  • Manufacturer’s Representative
  • Trade Publication Writer
  • State Board Examiner
  • Stage and Film
  • State Board Inspector
  • Cruise Ship

 

Students can refer to the Department of Labor website http://www.bls.gov for additional information regarding employment opportunities and availability.