| Career
Services launched two new teams at GMAI: The Leadership
Team, comprised of Infinity Phase Future Professionals
(FPs) earning a 98 percent or higher attendance and
meeting all areas of satisfactory progress, and the
Spirit Council, comprised of FPs who maintain satisfactory
progress and complete an application with Career Services.
The purpose of the new teams is to foster team building,
leadership and presentation skills for FPs eager for
success in an industry that rewards great performance
and participation.
“The Leadership Team
is great because it makes the FP feel like they are
at the helm. They have a chance to run the ship.”
Catherine Aguilera,
Esthetics FP and Leadership Team member.
Whereas both teams help with student
activities such as Graduation Ceremonies and Warm Welcome
Gatherings, that launch orientation week, it is primarily
the Leadership Team, overseen by GMAI Future Professional
Career Leader Kennedy McGahuey, that will run all events
that require time outside of regular school schedule.
This enables FPs to earn extra hours as part of business
building, fundraising and management skills. The spirit
Council, overseen by GMAI Career Resource Leader William
Welsford will focus on in-school events that occur within
regular scheduled hours, such as the weekly morning
meetings and wellness rituals including the oh so anticipated
reading of the “daymakers” and , of course,
birthday announcements. Special events, honored guest
welcoming rituals, in school parties, charity funding
and what ever needs a touch of spirit will be the focus
of Spirit Team members.
“We are always looking
for new team members that want to be part of something
bigger than themselves. People who get involved and
volunteer time make the best salon professionals”
Gary Howse, GMAI Founder.
Members from both teams will be able
to add membership details on resumes and cover letters
letting potential employers know that they love making
a difference for their internal as well as external
communities. Leadership Team members arrive at school
a half hour early every Wednesday to meet and discuss
ways they can enhance, organize and bring GMAI mission
forward at upcoming events. Likewise, Spirit Team members
meet each Tuesday before the weekly morning meeting
to gather and gear up for a week of positive spirit
and great fun. Anyone interested in learning more, or
to suggest ideas for either team, can contact Kennedy
or William in Career Services. They would love to hear
your ideas. |