The New Castle Career Center Cosmetology Program recently announced that they have opened back up to the public. The program stopped taking outside clients when the pandemic began. 

Students attending this program are working on perfecting the craft of hair care, hair treatments, spa services, and more. While closed to the public, participants have been limited to practicing their work on each other, instructors, and hair mannequins, which has left them eager to welcome new clientele into the building. 

“The Salon” as the students have named it, is open to clients on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between the hours of 8 -11 am and 12:30 – 3:30 pm. They do have evening hours available by appointment. 

Cosmetology students provide services under the guidance and expertise of their licensed instructors, and services are provided at a discounted price. Haircuts, perms, highlights, pedicures, manicures, and waxing, are just some of the services available at The Salon. 

With the help of the community, and with each service they complete, students earn the credits required to graduate from the program. For more information about this program, or to book your appointment at The Salon, call 765-593-6680 EXT. 5201. 

The New Castle Career Center Culinary Arts & Hospitality Program is gearing up for their inaugural Shopping Cart Wars Competition set to take place the first week of May. During Shopping Cart Wars students are challenged to create a dish from a secret bag of ingredients.

The competition will begin on Wednesday, May 4, with a total of 7 teams. Each day teams will be judged and eliminated, until the final Showdown Round on Friday May 6. During the Showdown Round, a meal will be served to family and guests, while the final three teams compete.

“The dishes created by the students should be challenging, unique, colorful, and flavorful and cooked to perfection,” noted Program Instructor Robin Rhinehart. “Students love the competition and have fun creating some delicious food dishes.”

In addition to leading the Culinary Arts Program, Robin Rhinehart is the Prostart teacher. Prostart is the cooking and baking division of FCCLA, a career and technical education group. Robin was recently awarded the significant honor of being named 2021 Prostart Teacher of the Year for all of the great work she does with her students.

To learn more about the Culinary Arts & Hospitality Program, and their upcoming Shopping Cart Wars competition, follow the New Castle Career Center on Facebook, visit their website at nccareercenter.org or call them at (765) 593-6680 ext. 5198