Savannah Technical College held an open house on its Liberty campus last week to showcase its new cosmetology and barbering suites.
“We are proud to offer complete programs in Liberty County for cosmetology and barbering in our newly renovated labs,” said Savannah Tech President Kathy Love. “The investment in these new suites is a great example of the partnership our college has with Liberty County for workforce development.”
The new suites, designed by Lott+Barber architects, share a retail entrance near the south parking lot of the Liberty campus.
The cosmetology suite includes 17 cosmetology styling stations, six backwash shampoo stations, six hair dryers, two nail technician stations, two massage/facial stations and a demonstration lab.
The barbering suite includes 10 barbering stations, two shampoo stations and two hair dryers.
The suites will be open to the public for services during class sessions.
“The cosmetology lab is the answer to the need for a laboratory in our local area to benefit local students,” said Donald Lovette, chairman of the Savannah Tech board of directors and the Liberty County Board of Commissioners.
Cosmetology classes are offered for dual enrolled high school students and Savannah Tech’s adult students. Cosmetology students started meeting in the labs during spring semester. Barbering classes will be offered in the suites beginning summer semester.
The cosmetology curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. For more information, contact Kim Cutter-Williams at 912-443-5780 or kcutter@savannahtech.edu.
For more information on the barbering program, contact Joycelin Primus at jprimus@savannahtech.edu or go to www.savannahtech.edu/PublicServices.
