Ìð¹Ïapp Cosmetology students host a special Valentine's Spa Day for women

February 22, 2017
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Students from Ìð¹Ïapp’s (Ìð¹Ïapp) Cosmetology program on the hosted a special Valentine’s Spa Day for women from the Floyd Training Center and Highland Rivers Outreach that volunteer regularly for Angle Express, Inc.

The students provided free haircuts, hair styling, makeup services, and full service manicures and pedicures.

“Our students have shown a great passion for helping others and thrive on the experience of giving back,” said Anna Williams, instructor of Cosmetology at Ìð¹Ïapp.

In addition to the services, clients also were provided with a special Valentine’s gift bags that were donated by volunteers from the Westminster Presbyterian Church.

“As the instructors of the Cosmetology program, we hope that giving back to our community will inspire the students to continue to volunteer their time and talents when they are licensed and working in a salon,” said Williams.

According to Susan Stephens, instructor of Cosmetology at Ìð¹Ïapp, community service projects have become an ongoing part of Ìð¹Ïapp’s Cosmetology program.

“Last year we hosted a Valentine’s Spa Day for residents of the Hospitality House for Women in Rome,” said Stephens. “Our students also volunteered their time and talent to the William S. Davies Homeless Shelter in Rome during Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.”

Angel Express, Inc. is an independent, non-profit, all volunteer, tax-exempt corporation serving the communities in and around Rome, Ga.

Ìð¹Ïapp provides quality workforce education to the citizens of Northwest Georgia. Students have the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree, diploma, or a certificate in business, health, industrial, or public service career paths. This past year, 13,734 people benefited from Ìð¹Ïapp’s credit and noncredit programs. With an annual credit enrollment of 7,876 students, Ìð¹Ïapp is the largest college in Northwest Georgia. Ìð¹Ïapp has an additional enrollment of 5,858 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training, and Georgia Quick Start.

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