Empire Beauty School at West Greensboro

09/16/2026

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity – Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation

Apply for the S.W.E.A.T. (Skill & Work Ethic Aren’t Taboo) Scholarship at:
https://mikeroweworks.org/scholarship

Eligibility:
🖤Must be a U.S. citizen
🖤High school senior, graduate, or GED holder
🖤Enrolled or planning to enroll in an approved trade-related program at a U.S. accredited 2-year college, vocational/technical school, or technical institute (4-year degree programs are not eligible)
🖤Able to provide a current tuition bill or official cost statement for the upcoming academic year

Prior recipients may apply for second-year funding

Scholarships are awarded four times a year, based on when your application is submitted. Scholarships will not be awarded for programs that have already completed.
• December 2026 – Apply by October 31, 2026

Application Deadline
To be considered for a scholarship in 2026, you must apply by October 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time Zone.

09/14/2026

Empire alumni, we need your expert eye!

Come back to your local Empire Beauty School on Thursday, September 24, and help judge our student hair competition, “The Higher the Hair, the Closer to Dolly!”

Contact us directly for event details. We would love to welcome you back!

09/14/2026

Though we may sound like minions mixing formulas, when we come together, it always turns into perfection. Proof that collaboration and creativity make magic every single time.

09/09/2026

✨ Who said you need HAIR to create a masterpiece?! 👀🎨

Our students at Empire Beauty School are proving that creativity has NO limits! 💇🏾‍♀️➡️🎨 From unexpected materials to BIG imagination, they’re turning anything but hair into a masterpiece! 🔥👏🏾

Creativity. Skill. Innovation. That’s how we do it at Empire! 💙✨

BeautySchool

09/09/2026

Empire Beauty School graduate Elizabeth Strong has built a 27-year career that has taken her from the salon floor to New York Fashion Week.

A 1998 graduate of Empire Beauty School in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth is the owner of Elizabeth Anthony Salon in Allentown. Named after her son, Anthony, the salon celebrated 23 years in business in March of 2026.

Check out this blog article where we talk about her impressive career, her time as a salon owner, and her experience at Empire Beauty School:

Empire Beauty School graduate Elizabeth Strong has built a 27-year career that has taken her from the salon floor to New York Fashion Week. A 1998 graduate of Empire Beauty School in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth is the owner of Elizabeth Anthony Salon in Allentown. Named after her son, Anthony...

09/09/2026

🎉 Calling all Empire Beauty School alumni!

Your beauty school journey doesn't end at graduation, and now there's a place to stay connected with the Empire community.

Join today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empirebeautyschoolalumni

Join the official Empire Beauty School Alumni Facebook Group to:
✨ Network with fellow Empire graduates from across the country.
💬 Share career updates, advice, and industry insights.
💼 Discover beauty career opportunities
🤝 Celebrate milestones and accomplishments.
📣 Ask questions, share resources, and support one another.

Whether you graduated recently or years ago, we'd love to have you as part of the community.

We can't wait to reconnect with you. Welcome back to the Empire community!

09/03/2026

Empire students, don’t miss the next Biolage Mentorship Moment! ✨ Join Biolage artist Robert Santana for a virtual session covering modern color, blonding, cutting, styling, and salon-ready techniques designed to help you grow your skills and creativity.

📅 September 21, 2026
⏰ 1 PM EST
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Come ready to learn, get inspired, and pick up new techniques you can take with you behind the chair!

09/01/2026

🚨Scholarship Announcement!

The Leo Passage Scholarships, offered by Beauty Changes Lives, provide financial support for those ready to lead, grow, and inspire in the beauty industry.

🎓 Two opportunities available:
• Cosmetology Students — up to $7,500
• Instructors / Educators — up to $2,500 (for advanced or continuing education)

📅 Upcoming deadline:

• October 31

If you’re ready to take your passion to the next level, don’t miss this opportunity!

To learn more, please visit:
https://beautychangeslives.org/scholarships-opportunities/

08/31/2026

🎓✨ IT’S CAREER FAIR WEEK!

The wait is almost over! Empire Beauty School’s Career Fair is happening this week, and it’s time for our upcoming graduates and alumni to get ready to make connections and explore opportunities in the beauty industry. 💼✂️

Come prepared to meet salons and employers in your area, showcase your skills, and make a great first impression.

✨ Dress to impress
✨ Bring an updated resumé
✨ Have your portfolio ready
✨ Bring your license, if applicable
✨ Be ready to network!

📍 Dates, times, and locations are tailored to each school, so check with your Empire Beauty School for your specific Career Fair details.

This could be the connection that helps kick-start your next chapter. Pursue your passion! 💖