At Sunstate Academy, we understand how important it is for today’s employers to find quality employees who are intelligent, competitive, trainable and retainable. Our hands-on educational programs prepare our students to succeed in today’s competitive world of health, wellness and beauty. We have the talented and focused individuals you are hoping to find. We can help.

Sunstate Academy values our relationship with employers. Employer’s active participation with Sunstate Academy contributes to the success of future salon professionals. The following services are offered to you and your business.

• Graduate placement services
• On-campus recruiting and interviewing
• Committee and guest speaking engagements
  
  

Our Placement Services staff match our students and graduates needs and career talents with the needs of your company.

• On-Campus Recruiting
• Career Days
• Job Posting Bulletin Board
• Corporate Displays

For more information on graduate placement services, please contact:

Clearwater Campus
Karin Edwards
Director of Student Services
kedwards@sunstate.edu

Fort Myers Campus
Aimee Hammond
Director of Student Services
ahammond@sunstate.edu

Sunstate Academy provides a unique service that eliminates the hassle of hiring new employees. On-campus recruiting provides an opportunity for employers and students/graduates to connect during on-site interviews at Sunstate Academy. Our Placement Services staff will identify qualified students/graduates and arrange the interviews on your behalf. Employers are provided with a private interview room on campus to meet with as many qualified candidates as your time will allow.

For more information about on-campus recruiting and interviewing, please contact:

Clearwater Campus
Lori Stowers
Campus Director
lstowers@sunstate.edu

Fort Myers Campus
Debbie Rodriguez
Campus Director
drodriguez@sunstate.edu

A Program Advisory Committee (PAC) member is a qualified representative in the salon industry that provides input on the institution’s programs, resources, materials, and supports the efforts of the institution and the education provided to the future stylists of tomorrow.

• Give input on the curriculum content, learning resources, facility and equipment that directly affects our student’s skill level upon graduation.
• Evaluate our student graduation and employment rates annually.
• Provides the opportunity to observe our students and their talents first-hand.
• Opportunity to employ our Honor Students upon graduation.

For more information about the program advisory committee, please contact:

Clearwater Campus
Karin Edwards
Director of Student Services
kedwards@sunstate.edu

Fort Myers Campus
Aimee Hammond
Director of Student Services
ahammond@sunstate.edu

This is your chance to give back to the industry you love, and share your experience with future stylists and nail technicians. Share what is changing in the hair and nail industry and how the salon/spa professionals are responding to the new needs and trends.

For more information about guest speaking engagements, please contact:

Clearwater Campus
Karin Edwards
Director of Student Services
kedwards@sunstate.edu

Fort Myers Campus
Aimee Hammond
Director of Student Services
ahammond@sunstate.edu