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Data shall include, but not limited to, reports, documents, pamphlets, advertisements, books, magazines, surveys, studies, computer programs, films, tapes, and/or sound reproductions. Ownership includes the right to copyright, patent, register, and the ability to transfer these rights.  \nSeattle Community College District  \nC/O Cosmetology Skill Standards  \n1500 Harvard Avenue  \nSeattle, Washington 98122  \nURL: [http://www.sccd.ctc.edu./skills/](http://www.sccd.ctc.edu./skills/)  \nMichele LeBrasseur, Ph.D.  \n(206) 287-5569  \nState of Washington through State Board of Community and Technical Colleges  \nGeneral permission is granted to educators to photocopy limited material from Skill Standards Cosmetologist for noncommercial instructional or scholarly use. Permission must be sought from the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges in order to charge for photocopies, to quote material in advertising, or to reprint substantial portions ofthe document in other publications. Credit should always be given to the source of the photocopies or quotes by citing a complete reference.  \nTo order additional copies of this document, use the order form or call  \n(206)587-3873.  \nDocument design, layout, and graphic design by  \nR.N. Homer Christensen, Working Knowledge [homerc@seanet.com](homerc@seanet.com)  \nPhotography by  \nRon Greengard  \nCover design by  \nRossHirai  \nPublic relations by  \nTracy Schneyder, TLS Marketing  \nPrinting by  \nPierce College  \nDocument lead and technical writing by  \nLaura Tonkin, The Mackey Group [mackeygrp@msn.com](mackeygrp@msn.com)  \nIntroduction  \nSpecial Thanks to:  \nRoseAnn Stevenson, Ph.D.  \nManager, Skill Standards, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges/The Boeing Company  \nDan McConnon  \nDirector, Workforce Education, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges  \nSue Mackey and Laura Tonkin  \nThe Mackey Group for their  \ncommitment and belief in the project  \nVoluntary skill standards that are industry-based and can be transformed into educational curriculum will better educate the cosmetology professionals for the workplace of today and tomorrow. In order to compete in the rapidly changing cosmetology industry, cosmetologists must have the requisite knowledge and skills necessary to compete effectively and efficiently in the work environment. As more complex performance demands increase, cosmetologists will be expected to be accomplished and proficient in their work skills. This level of expertise and expected competence is the basis for the development of comprehensive skill standards for the cosmetology industry.  \nBased on a 1992 Cosmetology workforce projection, the industry revealed an inevitable shortfall between its growing business and a qualified workforce. In June 1992 at the Cosmetology Advancement Foundation Summit, industry leaders resolved to work together to address the industry concerns, particularly the shortfall of qualified cosmetologists. In the wake of an industry struggling to promote a positive image, retain experienced workers, promote mobility within the US, and narrow the gap between industry needs and education, the cosmetology industry sought to develop National Industry Skill Standards. National Industry Standards will provide a solid foundation for solving the many challenges facing the 21st Century Cosmetologists.  \nThis is the first of many steps to bring about the desired changes within the cosmetology industry. Other specialty areas are gathering resources to build","cbCaim3XZETj67dg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim3XZETj67dg","pdf",425436,48,"English","# Introduction\n## National Context\n## Why Skill Standards?\n## What Are Skill Standards?","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of the cosmetology skill standards project?\",\"answer\":\"To identify and develop skill standards that reflect expectations within the cosmetology industry and support education and salon systems. 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