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Students Graduate from WCC’s Cosmetology Program

December 12, 2024

Twelve students have graduated from Cosmetology and Natural Hair Care Specialist courses as part of Wayne Community College’s Workforce Continuing Education Services.

Students attended classes at Civella Beauty Academy in Goldsboro. They received certificates during the graduation ceremony to mark their successful completion of the course.

Graduates stand with their certificates while wearing caps and gowns.
Graduates of WCC’s Cosmetology program stand with WCC President Patty Pfeiffer (pictured right) and Civella Beauty Academy Owner Sheena Morning (pictured left) after receiving certificates at their graduation ceremony.

The graduates and their courses, listed by city of residence, are:

Dudley
Jaikeria Atkinson, Cosmetology
Elizabeth Bucio, Cosmetology

Goldsboro
Hailey Aldridge, Cosmetology
Keisheika Bowden, Cosmetology
Madison Bowers, Cosmetology
Aniya Gray, Cosmetology
Tatiana Guillen-Baltazar, Cosmetology
Bethanie Kirby, Cosmetology
Kendra Morrisey, Natural Hair Care Specialist

La Grange
Alicia Pridgen, Cosmetology

Newton Grove
Sade Washington, Natural Hair Care Specialist

Wilson
Chaquita Petway-Hunter, Natural Hair Care Specialist

WCC’s Cosmetology course provides students with the appropriate training and required number of contact hours needed to fulfill licensure requirements with the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners.

Cosmetology students train in a variety of areas, including haircuts, coloring, scalp treatments, manicures/pedicures, and facials.

Natural Hair Care Specialist students receive instruction and clinical practice in natural hair care. Course content includes topics such as sanitation, anatomy, client consultation, shampooing, and natural hair care techniques. Students in this course must complete the required hours before applying to the NC Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners for examination.

All potential students must attend a virtual information session before registering for a class in the Cosmetology program. Learn more about the program and reserve a space for an information session on WCC’s website.

For more information, contact WCC Workforce and Community Service Programs Coordinator Lisa Newkirk at 919-739-6931 or ldnewkirk@waynecc.edu.

About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.