CEANCI CTE Graduate Profile Book

CAREER PATH

Morgan Riverdahl

While I was in high school, I attended the vocational program at Educators of Beauty. So, half of the day I spent time at Harlem high school and then the other half at Educators of Beauty. While At school I was awarded with student of the year and best customer service award at my graduation. Right out of school I started at a salon and it taught me what I needed to learn about being in a salon. But I just recently started my own little business under Willow Beauty Center and it was honestly the best decision. I was trained with Goldwell color and Brazilian blowout.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

Harlem High School Machesney Park, IL – Winnebago Co.

You have to be a definite people person, hardworking, determined, and willing to learn and take in new things every day!

CTE DEPARTMENT/CLASSES ENROLLED IN DURING HIGH SCHOOL

Cosmetology

ADVICE TO HIGH SCHOOL CTE STUDENTS

CURRENT JOB TITLE

Hairstylist

Work hard, Stay focused, Dream big!

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Willow Beauty Center Rockford, Illinois

CAREER PATHWAY

HOW HAS CTE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE/CAREER?

Arts, Audio/Visual Technology and Communications

Well it definitely gives you a Headstart on your career also gives you the chance to really figure out if this is something you want to do for your career.