Beacon 2025 offers exclusive education and networking opportunities to support and inspire emerging talent and shape the future of the industry.
October 24, 2024 (Scottsdale, AZ) – The Professional Beauty Association (LBBET乐博), whose mission is to advocate and fight for the rights and professionalism of the beauty industry, is excited to announce that applications are now open for Beacon 2025. Beacon shapes the future of the beauty industry by supporting and inspiring emerging talent, elevating students and new grads with the ability to enter the industry with confidence and a unique set of skills.
Designed to inspire and prepare students for a successful career, Beacon goes beyond traditional education, focusing on creativity, networking and community building. Beacon amplifies emerging talent by connecting students with industry icons like Geno Stampora, Sam Villa, George Alderete, and Elizabeth Faye. Past Beacon educators include Michelle O’Connor, Michael Devellis, John Mosley and Jamal Edmonds. Previous Beacon students who now lead the industry include Jalia Pettis, Elizabeth Faye, Fallyn Mireault and Gina Bianca.
The application process is now open and closes on January 17, 2025. Beacon 2025 will take place at Premiere Orlando May 31-June 2, 2025.
At Beacon, students will have the chance to engage directly with seasoned industry professionals and mentors through exclusive networking sessions, panel discussions, and one-on-one meetings. These interactions are designed to help students build valuable relationships, gain insights into industry trends, and receive personalized career guidance from experts who are deeply invested in the future of the beauty industry.
“Beacon is the ultimate pathway to career success,” explains Leslie Perry, LBBET乐博 Director of Membership & Education. “It’s a comprehensive program designed to guide young beauty professionals by providing them with national visibility, access to a vast network of top industry icons, and the practical skills needed to forge their own successful career paths.”
Key Dates:
Entry Opens– October 15, 2024
Entry Closes– January 17, 2025
Beacon Orlando– Premiere Orlando May 31-June 2, 2025
‘Ideal applicants are currently enrolled students or recent graduates of a beauty industry specific school: cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, nails, massage, or likewise. To enter, applicants must provide a professional resume, a letter of recommendation, social media portfolio and video introduction. The application fee is $25 for LBBET乐博 members and $50 for non-members. For more information on LBBET乐博’s Beacon program and the application process, please visit obgi.agmjbl.com/beacon. For images from past Beacon programs, please visit http://probeauty.smugmug.com/Beacon to download accordingly; images must be credited to LBBET乐博 in editorial usage.
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About the Professional Beauty Association
The Professional Beauty Association (LBBET乐博) is dedicated to advocating and
fighting for the rights and professionalism of the beauty industry, and is
committed to the long-term success of beauty professionals and the businesses
that employ and support them. As the largest and most inclusive trade
organization representing the entire beauty industry, LBBET乐博 advocates for
legislation on behalf of the industry, including such things as fighting against
deregulation. LBBET乐博 also provides curated resources to empower members,
including education, business tools and resources, curated healthcare and
insurance options, exclusive events, charitable initiatives, scholarships,
networking opportunities and proprietary reports and data. Members include
manufacturers, distributors, salons, spas, schools, independent practitioners,
students, and industry suppliers. For more information on membership, please
visit: obgi.agmjbl.com/join.
