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Fellowship’s 5th Centre of Excellence

Fellowship’s 5th Centre of Excellence
Sam Robinson

Darlington College, located in Darlington will become one of the Fellowship’s innovative spaces for hosting education and training days for hairdressers and barbers within the Fellowship.
 
Fellowship’s Finishing School Programme
Darlington College plays a vital role in shaping the future of the hairdressing industry. The partnership between Darlington College and the Fellowship for British Hairdressing will allow the college’s students to access a number of educational events hosted by the Fellowship throughout the year. Students will also be given the opportunity to take part in the Fellowship’s Finishing School Programme, where they will work with brands like Sassoon to immerse themselves and gain valuable insight into the business requirements of the industry.
 
Fellowship Announce Fifth Centre of Excellence
 

“We are delighted to have been recognised by the Fellowship of British Hairdressing as a Centre of Excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to have access to some of the most respected names in the industry, gaining valuable insight and inspiration. It is a true testament to our staff, whose commitment to high quality training, continues to shape our facility into a leading force in hairdressing and barbering education,” 
– Maria Harrop, Curriculum Manager Service Industries,
Darlington College.

 
Fellowship Announce Fifth Centre of Excellence
 
Induction Day
Taking place at the college on the 16th of September, the celebratory Induction Day will be hosted by Ashleigh Hodges, President of the Fellowship. It’s an opportunity for all students and apprentices to gain incredible insight into the importance of the Fellowship and how the organisation can support and develop them and their skillset throughout their careers. This event will also give students crucial insights into what a career in hairdressing can look like and show students how much they can achieve in the hairdressing industry. The day will involve a jam-packed session of live demonstrations providing an opportunity for the students to get a better understanding of how they can get involved in the Fellowship for British Hairdressing.
 
Fellowship Announce Fifth Centre of Excellence
 
Darlington College’s Fellowship Team
Marnie Williams, the Fellowship’s Youth Board Member, Olivia Rose Brady, Jordan Heyes and Jade Shirley, Owner of Urban Hair Beauty, Marlene Lamont and two of her stylist, Jeanie & Khian, Wahl Artistic Team Member, Zanear, Barber at Shapes, Ryan Benfold and James Greaves, Creative Operational Director at Sassoon.
 

“We believe that we have found another truly outstanding College to join us in creating unique opportunities for students to raise their technical and commercial know how and to enable them to showcase their newfound skills at Fellowship events in Darlington and around the UK. Not forgetting the fantastic team of lecturers who cannot wait to get involved in everything that the Fellowship have to offer,” – Barry Stephens, CEO Fellowship’s CEO.


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