The Patchogue-Medford High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) cosmetology program recently visited the Brookhaven Health Care Facility to form meaningful connections with community members and provide hair, makeup, and nail services to residents for free.
“Our students work diligently to complete the 1,000 hours required to sit for the New York State practical and written exams, earning their cosmetology licenses and preparing to work in the industry,” said Patchogue-Medford High School cosmetology teacher Nicole Costantino. “While learning about hair, makeup, skincare, and nails, we are dedicated to helping individuals feel their best and collaborate with and support our community. Students use their skills to provide services to staff members, classmates, the high school plays, and Brookhaven Health Care Facility residents. We foster an empowering environment where everyone is encouraged to hone their skills and grow together.”
The cosmetology program began its initiative of providing services to the Brookhaven Health Care Facility this year, visiting multiple times since the fall. Students have the opportunity to practice their skills, residents receive free hair, makeup, and nail services, and both groups greatly enjoy the visits and build exceptional bonds.
“Partnering with the Patchogue-Medford High School cosmetology program brings a new level of beauty and connection to our residents and patients,” said Brookhaven Health Care Facility activities director Sabrina Riquelme-Cadogan. “It is more than just nails and makeup; it is an opportunity to bridge generations, inspire confidence, and create meaningful moments that remind our residents and patients they are cherished and beautiful.”
February is Career and Technical Education Month. The Patchogue-Medford High School CTE cosmetology program began in 2023 as the eighth CTE program offered in-house at the high school. The program enables students to complete the necessary requirements to apply for their cosmetology licenses by the time of graduation, expanding their career and higher education opportunities and directly engaging them with their passions in the classroom. Students advance their cosmetic knowledge, obtain hands-on experience, and collaborate with other CTE programs, the high school’s theater department, and community partners—such as the Brookhaven Health Care Facility—to put their learning into practice.
For more information about the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District, please visit the District’s website at www.pmschools.org. Happenings in the District can also be followed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PatMedSchools/. #PatMedPride.
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