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Produce a portfolio for use within the Cosmetology industry
Assessment Strategies
Electronic portfolio that is easy to share online, presentation
Criteria
Portfolio is organized logically
Portfolio includes your personal goals and mission
Portfolio is stored electronically such as in CanvasMe
Portfolio includes sample client service stories
Portfolio includes 3-5 samples (images) of your strongest work
Portfolio includes two or three areas for continued development and a plan for developing the areas
Use an electronic portfolio platform
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Explore community-based licensed salon establishments
Assessment Strategies
Written Product
Criteria
Differentiate between licensed establishments
Describe your salon preferences and career goals
Summarize the location, services, and business practices of at least two salons of interest
Compare your salon preferences to the salons researched
Demonstrate awareness, openness, and sensitivity to different cultures
Consider diverse perspectives
Adapt to different cultural contexts, situations, or scenarios
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Interview with an externship site contact
Assessment Strategies
Interview, Resume
Criteria
Speak in volume and tone appropriate to audience
Communicate your preferences and career goals
Describe your educational goals and courses to date
Clarify the role of the externship site and specific actions or timelines for the student
Use inclusive language free from stereotypes
Maintain eye contact
Listen effectively
Respond effectively
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Select an externship site
Assessment Strategies
Written Product
Criteria
Describe the reasons for your choice
Site employs a licensed cosmetologist
Site agrees to complete Externship Student Evaluation
Communicate with externship site contact to verify placement, assessment, and duties of the site contact
Verify externship site with your instructor
Present a salon externship contract (optional)
Present a Madison Area Technical College Barbering and Cosmetology Externship Agreement