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Career Pathways

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Career Pathways: Creating Accessibility in Beauty & Wellness Education

At Bene’s Career Academy, we understand that not every journey is a straight line. We support nontraditional learning paths by providing avenues for completing your high school diploma or GED equivalent while enrolled at one of our Florida beauty schools. Our role as partners in your education is to remove barriers to cosmetology admission, so you can begin to focus on your chosen career.

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Career Pathways is designed for students above the age of 16 who have not achieved a high school diploma or GED equivalent. This program allows students to enter vocational school and begin coursework in their chosen cosmetology training track while simultaneously working toward their high school diploma or GED equivalent.

At the end of your tenure as a Career Pathways student, it is possible to have obtained both your GED and a professional license from completion of one of our programs. The accelerated dual education track allows students to join the professional community faster and begin pursuing their passions, no matter if your passion is in skincare, hairstyling, massage, or something else!

As an added benefit, students enrolled in one of our programs and career pathways program may still be eligible for financial aid.

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How Do I Enroll in the Career Pathways Program?

The first step in cosmetology enrollment for the Career Pathways option is to visit one of our campuses and take the GAINS exam. Don’t worry — you will not be evaluated for admission based on this assessment. The GAINS exam is simply a tool to benchmark where you’re at academically, so we can effectively plan your course curriculum.

This test will gauge your strengths and weaknesses. Your admissions counselor can recommend the best course track based on these results as well as your ultimate educational goals and timeframe.

Next, set a time to tour the beauty school campus closest to you. Both our New Port Richey and Brooksville campuses are ideal learning environments. We welcome new students to enroll at the location they feel best suits their educational needs.

Once accepted into our program, you will meet your Career Pathways instructor on a weekly basis until you feel confident in taking the ATB (Ability to Benefit) exam. From there, students become eligible to apply for financial aid and full enrollment into one of our many comprehensive beauty or wellness programs.

Reach out to the admissions representative of the campus you want to attend to learn more.

Campus	Admissions Rep	Email Address	Phone Number
Brooksville	Rachel Sollazzo	rsollazzo@benes.edu	352-593-2259
New Port Richey	Mrs. Martin	pmartin@benes.edu	727-848-8415

As a Nontraditional Student, How Will I Be Supported During My Time at Beauty School?

Our number one priority as educators is to empower students in their passions. Bene’s Career Academy provides a study hall space on Mondays at the New Port Richey campus and on Wednesdays at the Brooksville campus, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm. This is a great time for students to connect with peers and instructors, and receive individual tutoring.

In addition, we support our learners by giving them the resources they need to be successful, such as Chromebooks with high-speed internet access across campuses. Assessment testing tools are provided to benchmark your progress each step of the way. Lastly, we’ll guide you through the MYGED online dashboard and ensure you feel confident in your ability to pass the test and go on to work toward licensure and a future career in beauty.

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Nails

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Full Specialty

Diversify your skillset with a full specialty license. This program is a fantastic complement to a growing beauty practice or a continuing cosmetology education. Learn skin care, facials, nails, and more from a comprehensive combined program.

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Massage

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Instructor Training

Share your passion with a community of cosmetology professionals. Learn the art of teaching with beginner through advanced instructor training to get you started on the pathway to becoming a wellness advocate and mentor.

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Advanced Education

Build on your education with advanced classes that rotate throughout the year. Some of our classes include Teeth Whitening, Lash Extensions, Spray Tanning, Microblading, Brow Lamination and more!

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