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The Modern Hairstyling & Esthetics School has grown. After 53 years of diligently serving its North Bay customers, the school opened a new campus in Sudbury. The Modern College of Esthetics came to be in September 2007 at the Rainbow Centre in the heart of Sudbury, offering extensive Esthetics training.

Director, Lynn Dolbeck says “An employer of a large spa in Sudbury asked if we would open a school, as she really liked the training program we offered here. This really got us thinking.” Upon more research and having found the right location, they proceeded with their plans.

As a Private Career College, there is much paper work involved in opening a new campus. The challenges were interesting and helped make the new venture solid.” Never the less, just six short months later, they were open for business. “It was very exciting to open a new school from the bottom up with choosing everything from the location, décor style and equipment. It is an open concept school with a relaxing feel. My experiences in having the program in North Bay allowed me to use my wish list and make it a reality in Sudbury.”

Selecting the right person to manage the school was crucial for Lynn. “I moved one of my instructors, Valerie Domm to Sudbury to run the new school. Opening a new location allows us to reach more people and get them involved in our unique program.”

The lessons learned in opening the new school will be passed on to the students as some of them will go on to open their own spas in the future.

“It is always heartwarming to see the students when they reach their goal. Upon graduation, the majority of them are changed. Their self-confidence has grown and they are more in tuned with who they really are. It is great to have that opportunity to reach more people, not only for students but for clients who come in for relaxation and pampering.”