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By Admin, March 9, 2009

FNSS Graduate in the Spotlight

Skylar Brown, a Fort Nelson Secondary graduate of 2008, has been highlighted as a star student for Northern Opportunities. Skylar enlisted in the cosmetology program at FNSS in her final year of high school. She had worked at a salon for 4 years prior to taking the program. Skylar explained, “This position helped me develop excellent communication and people skills and fueled my interest and passion for cosmetology. Also my mom is a hairdresser so it has always been a part of my life.” Skylar commented on what a wonderful opportunity it was to be a student and learn a trade at the same time. 

Skylar has earned her Certificate of Qualification through the Industry Training Authority and is continuing to record her hours of work so she can apply to write the Inter-provincial Red Seal Certification Exam. Currently, she works at Charlie’s Girl Salon part-time and attends Grande Prairie Regional College full time.

During Skylar’s interview she stated, “I intend to continue to practice the trade of cosmetology, endeavoring to develop my skills. I also plan on continuing my studies at college in the science and education departments. I eventually may decide to work with a chemist and create my own hair care line.” She has also expressed interest in teaching the cosmetology course to the next generation of eager hair stylists. Skylar hopes to inspire more students to pursue an opportunity like this. It has been awesome!

Well done, Skylar.