WORK EXPERIENCE FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

Lizzie was pleased to place 22 CIDESCO and CIBTAC students in prestigious spas and salons around the world in April 2012. The girls all went off to their various locations to work hard for 2 weeks, learning the ins and out of the industry. The girls came back with a great enthusiasm for graduating in July 2012. Many of the girls were offered employment at their work placements once they have gained their international qualifications. Lizzie would like to extend her gratitude to all the companies that took our girls. Here are a small selection of the wonderful reports we received:

Martha- Danesfield House Hotel and Spa
“Martha was a pleasure to have around and has restored my faith in work experience placements”

Samantha- Coral Reef Club, Barbados
“Samantha has  a pleasant manor and grace which made her a pleasure to have within our team”

Rhian- The Retreat Spa Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus
“Rhian worked in her own time at weekends to provide thermae experience for clients and did an excellent job. Rhians enthusiasm and professionalism will take her a long way in the spa and beauty industry.”

Nicola- The Sail Lofts Ocean Spa, St Ives Cornwall 
“Nicola was a joy to work with and I would definitely consider her for future employment.”

Christabel – Champneys Forest Mere
“Christabel was very helpful with other members of staff and guests. Really good positive

attitude.” Abigal – Champneys Forest Mere
“Abi had a thirst for knowledge, was well mannered and eager to learn.”

Pooja- Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa
“Pooja’s whole manner was so professional and caring. She produced excellent feedback and I believe she will have a very good career.”

Katy- Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa
“Katy has one of the most natural therapist touch. She will make a fantastic therapist.”

Kate- Pure Indulgence day Spa, Kidlington
“The best work placement student I have ever had, extremely professional. I have offered Kate work with us every other weekend.”

Emily- Liz Evans Beauty, Witney
“I would be keen to consider Emily for future employment and wish her the best for her forthcoming exams. She is a credit to herself and the college and based on our experience with Emily would be happy to offer another student a placement in the future.”

Emily- Cedar Therapy, Deddington
“Emily was very pleasant and professional; she was smartly dressed and made herself a useful member of the team.”

Maxi- Whittlebury Hall Day Spa and Hotel
“Maxi has excellent presentation and was lucky enough to be involved in product knowledge and retail training with Espa.”

 

100% EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR CIDESCO STUDENTS

Huge success… Our CIESCO graduates have all succeeded in getting jobs in the beauty industry, working in luxury spas and salons and cruise liners. 100% of November’s graduates and July’s graduates have gained jobs in the beauty industry due to their high level of qualification. More salons and spas are recognizing the prestige of a CIDESCO diploma meaning our graduates are highly sought after, many having several job offers! The hard work pays off girls, well done!

 

ANOTHER 100% PASS RATE

In November 2011 graduates of OICB celebrated their success at the OICB with an afternoon of nibbles, fizz and celebration with their tutors and their International CIDESCO examiner.

Erika announced a 100% pass rate for the CIBTAC and CIDESCO international exams to which all students cheered and acknowledged their relief that their hard work had paid off! Students were then awarded with their certificates by Erika.

CIDESCO Student of the Year was awarded to Lisa Rideout

Retail Student of the Year was awarded to Katie Shaker Kekati

 

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT RATE IS ANOTHER SUCCESS

Huge success… Our CIDESCO graduates have all succeeded in getting jobs in the beauty industry, working in luxury spas and salons and cruise liners.

 

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL GRADUATION

On Friday 1st July 2011 graduates of OICB celebrated their success in style at Eynsham Hall. The graduates looked beautiful as they sipped bubbly on the veranda in the evening sun. The meal was a huge success with parents and graduates enjoying the light hearted atmosphere. Erika announced a 100% pass rate for the CIBTAC Aesthetics and Body Therapy exams on the evening, to which all students cheered and acknowledged their relief that their hard work paid off! Following the meal were the presentations by Erika, where all students were presented with their certificates. This was later followed by a disco where the graduates could celebrate their success.

CIDESCO student of the year 2011 was awarded to Charlotte Newman.