If your work culture and mission are not parallel to your personal values, it is only a matter of time before you decide no amount of money is worth your time at your current job.
Changing careers is scary but its more common than you think. We have a theory based on observations, our knowledge of human behaviour, and our understanding of social psychology: We go through multiple career changes due to an abundance of career options, and our values changing as we mature.
Many people choose the now-known-as Personal Care Services industry. There are several ways to join, but first we recommend becoming fully informed before making life-changing decisions. We believe choosing a career is dependent among many factors, for example, interests, abilities, work values, personal values, and future life plans.
Where to begin…
ALIS is a great place to start your research. This website will help you gather information about the credentials necessary to reach your goal, and what you can expect in terms of job duties, salary and wages, occupational outlook, plus more!
In addition, if employment is your goal, review job banks in order to have an idea of how likely you are to find a job after training.
However, if you are interested in self-employment, a great tool to start with is the Business Link.
At ESG, we specialize in beauty industry careers. If you are thinking about changing careers. furthering your education, or transitioning back to employment, we can provide industry information and career and employment consulting to help you make the right decision.
**VENUE RENTAL NOT AVAILABLE STARTING JAN 1, 2022 to MARCH 31, 2023.
Who are we?
Executive Spa Group (ESG) is a community beauty industry resource centre.
In the past, we have served our community with employment programs that helped individuals join the beauty industry. Our goal has always been to cultivate Alberta’s beauty industry by promoting skills training and work experience.
Our primary role with individuals is to provide solid career and employment plans, therefore, collaboration with educators and employers is key!
We collaborate with educators.
We connect individuals to educators using multiple methods , for instance, our TRAINING 411 directory. This is an online resource dedicated to inform individuals of their beauty industry training options. In addition, we can provide educators with recruitment services to help them fill classes.
A venue for educators.
We encompass 2,000 square feet of space equipped for classroom and technical training. Therefore, ESG is the venue of choice for educators. Take a virtual tour of the facility.
Our venue hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 9am-5pm. Extended hours/days are available.
While our venue is fit to deliver a variety of esthetics and medical esthetics courses.
Edmonton Venue Location
Executive Spa Group is located in the historical yet trendy neighbourhood of Old Strathcona.
Located minutes away from downtown Edmonton, Old Strathcona is a busy, centrally-located neighbourhood. Furthermore, it offers you and your students many amenities. For example, parking, transportation, restaurants, etc.
After training hours, you can enjoy the remarkable food and drink scene Whyte Ave has to offer.
Spend the night on Whyte.
Enjoy VIP treatment with our hotel partners when you choose ESG as your Edmonton venue. Ask us about special rates provided to our guests by the Metterra and Varscona hotels on Whyte. In conclusion, ESG is the obvious choice for your venue rental!
Things to do in Edmonton during your visit.
Take a stroll down Whyte Ave. Ten (10) blocks of shopping, dining, service and entertainment experience peeking out of every corner!
Visit The Muttart Conservatory– more than 700 species of plants in 3 climate-regulated biomes. Great for nature lovers!
ESG offers venue rental services for beauty industry educators.
***VENUE RENTAL UNAVAILABLE JAN 1/22 to MAR 31/23.***
Welcome to our specialized venue! Our venue makes your course delivery easy, because it is equipped to meet your beauty industry needs.
A venue that fits like a glove.
We are beauty industry experts. As a result, we understand your venue rental needs. Our goal is to make your training event flow as smoothly as possible.
Our venue is fit to deliver a variety of esthetics and medical esthetics courses. For instance,
Lash Extensions
Nail Care
Skin Care
Makeup Artistry
Permanent Makeup
Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler procedures
Leave the large luggage behind!
ESG is equipped with 5 spa stations and 5 nail stations. In addition, you can furnish your stations with tools and equipment as needed. We carry a wide selection, from PPE to pedicure basins, ESG has you covered.
Model Recruitment
Models play an important role in service demonstrations and technical training. We can help secure models for your event.
South Central location
Executive Spa Group is located in the historical yet trendy neighbourhood of Old Strathcona. It not only offers convenience, but excitement as well!
Located minutes away from downtown Edmonton, Old Strathcona is a busy, centrally-located neighbourhood. It offers you and your students many amenities. For example, parking, transportation, hotels, and restaurant options.
After training hours, you can enjoy the remarkable food and drink scene Whyte Ave has to offer. In conclusion, ESG is the obvious choice for your venue rental!
*NOTE- Monday classes are taught on Tuesdays during the summer schedule
EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP can help you access grants to pay for your esthetics training courses.
GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
I AM CURRENTLY WORKING.
If you are currently working, you should have a conversation with your employer regarding your future career goals and how they will benefit the workplace.
Your employer can apply for a grant to cover 2/3 of all training costs. You can only register for your desired training until your grant application has been approved. It usually takes about a month for the application to be approved, so don’t waste time, apply now!
If you are a new employee and have been there for less than 30 days, your employer is eligible for 100% of training costs in grant funding.
We can help with your grant application process.
Have your employer call or email us. We can make a trip to your workplace to help you sort out the process.
Can I pay for the training myself?
Yes. As the trainee, you can fund your own training costs, but your employer must apply on your behalf. Keep in mind that you will have to pay all training costs up front. Your employer will be reimbursed and will have to provide documentation demonstrating they in turn reimbursed you.
However, these types of grants are intended for your employer to invest in your development, therefore, it is expected that they will invest 1/3 of the costs, even if you are the one who paid for it up front.
When can I expect reimbursement?
You have 30 days after you complete your training to submit proof of completion in order to receive your reimbursement. On average, reimbursement takes 4-6 weeks post submission, so submit asap!
I AM NOT WORKING ATM.
If you are not working at the moment and have been unemployed for 30 consecutive days or more, you have the option to find an employer who will sponsor your training. When an employer hires a NEW employee, 100% of the training costs can be funded.
This option works especially well for experienced estheticians who require an additional skill to work at a certain spa.
If you are new to the beauty industry, we recommend applying for Receptionist or Assistant positions and working out a training plan with your new employer.
If you are having difficulty finding a sponsoring employer, you have other options, call or email us for more information.
ESTHETICS TRAINING COURSE SUMMER SCHEDULE
JUNE
JUNE 18, 2019- MANICURES AND PEDICURES 101
JUNE 25, 2019- WAXING AND TINTING 101
JUNE 25, 2019- SALON/SPA MANAGEMENT
AUGUST
AUGUST 6, 2019 – LASH EXTENSIONS 102
AUGUST 6, 2019 – NAIL EXTENSIONS 102
AUGUST 6, 2019 – SPA INDUSTRY
STANDARDS
AUGUST 13, 2019- MAKEUP ARTISTRY 101
AUGUST 13, 2019- RETAIL
AUGUST 20, 2019- MANICURES AND
PEDICURES 101
AUGUST 27, 2019- WAXING AND TINTING
101
AUGUST 27, 2019- SALON/SPA MANAGEMENT
JULY
JULY 2, 2019 – LASH EXTENSIONS 102
JULY 2, 2019- NAIL EXTENSIONS 102
JULY 2, 2019- SPA INDUSTRY STANDARDS
JULY 9, 2019- MAKEUP ARTISTRY 101
JULY 9, 2019- RETAIL
JULY 16, 2019- MANICURES AND PEDICURES
101
JULY 23, 2019- WAXING AND TINTING 101
JULY 30, 2019- SALON/SPA MANAGEMENT
EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP (780)604-2772 info@executivespagroup.com
