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TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute’s Meadowbank College Hosts Hair and Beauty Job Fair

TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute recently hosted the Hair and Beauty Job Fair at Meadowbank College.

This year, over eight employers attended the event, recruiting traineeship and apprenticeship students.

The job fair attracted the best in the hair and beauty industry, including representatives from Myer, Ella Rouge, Wax Factor and Vive la Beaute.

Students had the opportunity to meet industry professionals and discuss future career prospects. It is expected that over 90% of students who attended the Job Fair will gain employment within the industry as a result.

Suzanne Hattch, Head Teacher of Hair & Beauty from Meadowbank College said the event provided a valuable opportunity for students to network with employers who are looking for staff and to practice their interview skills.

“Both the students and employers get so much from the event,” said Suzanne. “The students have the chance to network with a number of employers, and the employers have the opportunity to meet the students and source potential employees.

“It’s a win-win situation and an enjoyable day for all involved.”

NSI at 2008 Fashion Week

A team of four part-time teachers from TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute joined hundreds of designers and beauty professionals at Sydney Fashion week during April.

Rosanna Bongiorno from the Academy of Hair and Beauty, Mara Colusso, Roz Norris and Dian Kosta from Meadowbank College Hairdressing Section worked their magic on the fashion world's most fabulous faces at the Fashion Gloss Media Event. The organisers from Pacific Nail 7 Beauty and CND Australia were impressed by the hair team's ability to work with Nail Technicians, Make-up Artists and Stylists to deliver an outstanding product on an incredibly tight deadline.

Meadowbank and North Sydney College students at Miss Earth Australia

Beauty and Hairdressing students from Meadowbank and North Sydney Colleges participated in the second annual Miss Earth Australia exhibition.

Held at the University of NSW, students were responsible for creating different looks for over 30 contestants.  The students participated in the three stages of the event and treated the audience to many exciting styles.