PLANO, Texas — A new, unique course will soon be available to upperclassmen at Plano ISD that could eventually allow them to take a state licensing exam for their potential careers.
During their regular meeting on Jan. 10, the Plano ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new partnership with the TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy to launch a cosmetology program for the district's juniors and seniors.
Plano ISD said it is the first school district nationwide to offer this joint collaboration with the TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy.
Students will be selected based on a lottery and will attend the academy starting in the fall of their junior year. Successful completion of the two-year program will allow students to take the state cosmetology licensing exam, according to the district.
“Throughout the fall semester, Plano ISD met with TONI&GUY leadership to develop a partnership for juniors and seniors to attend their Plano Academy, learn the knowledge and skills required and begin their career,” Plano ISD Career & Technical Education Director Karen Buechman said.
“Through learning experiences in innovative and rigorous programs like the one with TONI&GUY, our students will have access to industry professionals and experiences to become leaders in a global workforce.”
Current Plano ISD 10th-grade students and families interested in learning more can attend an Open House on Jan. 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy located at 1921 Preston Road, Ste 2022, Plano, TX 75093.
The 2023-2024 Selection Form is now open for interested sophomores and must be submitted by 9:00 p.m. on Feb. 10.
You can learn more about the program, cost and selection process by clicking here.