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Gordon Nelson • International Creative Director and Executive Vice President • Regis Corporation
"It's a tremendous industry. The more you are prepared, the more successful you are going to be. Empire offers you the best of opportunities. Empire's curriculum and technology bring the classroom to life. And having a partnership with Regis is a great benefit…when you are looking for that job as a stylist, there's an opportunity for you to go from Empire into one of the Regis divisions."
Tony Fanelli • Concept Elite Salon • New York
"I have always used the graduate student resource of Empire (and its predecessor in New York). The curriculum changed with Empire and the emphasis has been put in the areas that really help salon owners to capitalize on good graduates. I've been in the salon business for 32 years, had multiple salons, at times over 200 employees—all I can say to Empire is 'keep up the good work you are doing and keep sending talented graduates.'"
Johnny Marchio • Enzo and Company • Boston
"Empire graduates are trained by dedicated professionals, using an innovative curriculum with the perfect blend of professional techniques and business building skills. Those skills aid them with employment in the cosmetology industry and high end salons like Enzo and Company."
Jackie Maniaci • Paul Kenneth Salon • Boston
"Empire students are much better prepared for the industry. We have great success with their graduates and continue to seek them out."
Mario Argenti • President & CEO • KPSS North America
"Empire Schools is truly a leader in cosmetology education. As a manufacturer and partner to the professional salon industry we are proud to be associated with an institution that is focused on providing students with the tools necessary to assure their success in their professional life. Empire goes beyond the basics and empowers students with powerful business building, marketing and communications skills preparing them for an exciting, challenging and thriving salon career."
John Simpson • North American Colorist of the Year • Lewis Salon • Pittsburgh, PA
"Having started my career in education in the Beauty Colleges of Pittsburgh, I have always taken such pride and prestige in expanding the young stylists mind. When I moved forward in my career, I was a bit concerned that the level of education would not hold as strong. This is where it all begins the next generation of designers that will be our "inspiration" leaders and "trend" forecasters. Still to this day, I love to sculpt a young mind with the talents and secrets of our industry to make it their own. The Empire Group has not only held up to the strength, but has accelerated the level of education that makes me proud! Developing not only the foundations of our craft, but the professional elements which make us such a unique and creative industry! It makes me proud that there is such an educational empire that prides themselves in education. I believe that having the appropriate training is what has led me to my success in my salon and my educational involvement with Goldwell hair color. It is education that keeps stylists closer to hair, and education is the key that gives us the backbone to grow. At any point possible, I would employ an Empire graduate to join my team. They have the start and understanding to live, breathe and grow within our amazing industry!"
Sarah Guerrero • Manager, Ulta Salon
"The teachers and education that Empire provides are second-to-none. The students I employ have a greater knowledge of the technical and people skills necessary to succeed."
Nestor Real • Diego's Salon
"As a forward-thinking leader in cosmetology education, Empire has been a great resource for Diego's Salon. Many of our leading stylists today are graduates of Empire…"
