June 23, 2009, Pottsville, PA – Empire Beauty School’s top students were honored in Hershey, PA on June 8th at this year’s Future Professionals National Competition.  Over 2,000 students from across the country attended the event, but only a handful received top prizes. 

Awards

• Long Hair Evening Design
• Ladies Trend Cut and Style with Color
• Make Up Artistry
• Men’s Hair Cut and Style
• Nail Art Display 
• National Future Professional of the Year
• National Educator of the Year
• Future Professional Stylist Team
• Total Team

Over 2,000 students from each of Empire’s 88 schools in 19 states attended the boisterous annual event in Hershey, PA., where winners and runners up earned other valuable prizes such as professional tools and products, educational workshops, and work with industry professionals in various locations such as Las Vegas, New York, and Florida.

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Empire Education Group
Eighty eight accredited Empire Beauty Schools in 19 states are operated under the Empire Education Group name.  The company has provided quality in cosmetology education, offering students many of the finest training tools and facilities.  For over 75years, Empire has grown to become one of the largest providers of beauty and cosmetology education in North America.  Empire graduates over 8,000 students annually.  All locations use exclusive Certified Learning in Cosmetology (CLiC) education curriculum; the company prepares students for successful careers in cosmetology (hair care, skin care, and nail care.)

Schools accredited under Empire Education Group include: Empire Beauty Schools, Blaine, Concorde Academy, European Academy, The Hair Design School, Natural Motion Institute.   For more information and a complete listing of all schools under the Empire Education Group name, please visit:  www.empire.edu