My Aesthetic Experience
By: Emilie Aumond, Aesthetician

I began this wonderful journey in the fall of 2008. Everything about this school seemed exciting; all the students were ready to embark on what could be the career of a lifetime. I was in a class with peers that were so eager to learn and teachers who couldn’t wait to feed our hungry brains. When I started this course, I thought it would be a breeze. I mean how hard could applying polish, massaging, or waxing someone be? Well I was in for a small surprise, we had to learn everything from body systems to interactions with your client. There was a lot of material to go through, although it seemed to go by in a flash. Our teachers made sure that the assignments given were interactive and they always had great stories of experience from the field. After my first observation stage I was so excited to start working.

The stage had validated my decision of joining the world of aesthetics; I knew this is what I wanted to do. I started working part-time while I was at school which helped me gain some much needed experience. By the end of my course, I had made some amazing new friends and learned more things than I thought I would.
In the fall of 2009 I was approached by one of my teachers to enter into an aesthetic competition where I was to perform a basic facial, a waxing, a manicure and a makeup treatment. Any free time my teacher and I had, we would practice for the competition. It was a lot of hard work and took much dedication but it definitely paid off.

In February 2010 I competed against six other talented girls in the above mentioned disciplines. It was such a great experience seeing the different methods and techniques used by others. It was so great to be surrounded by others girls who love what they do as much as I do. We were all invited to a gala three weeks later to find out the results of our efforts. So many trades were represented at this gala and all the winners were announced. When my name was called for the gold medal I could not have been more ecstatic!

I am now three days away from representing the region of Montreal at the provincial aesthetic competition. I must say I am a little bit nervous although I would not have it any other way. I love everything about what I do and I have a chance to represent this. I would not have imagined that any of this was possible when I first started less than two years ago. When you love what you do and when you have the drive; not to mention an amazing teacher and support system backing you, anything is possible!EA

GOLD MEDAL for the GORDON ROBERTSON BEAUTY ACADEMY

WINNER: Emilie Aumond

Quebec Skills Competition:
The biggest professional and technical training event in Quebec

Inspired by the well known Olympics sporting formula the goal of this career and technical competition is to showcase and promote career and technical training. The medalists from each of the various competition levels come to symbolize the VERY best of their particular discipline.

The Olympics chain starts in training centers and colleges. The best students from each institution then go onto compete in regional competitions. The winners from each region have access to Olympics Quebec which unites more than 250 finalists in over 30 disciplines in competition. A few of these diverse and exciting career categories are landscaping, electricity, fashion technology, computer graphics, carpentry, cooking, industrial and auto mechanics, hairdressing and of course esthetics.

More than just a competition, the Quebec Skills Competition brings to the forefront the talent, competence and know-how acquired by young people in their learning.

On March 10th 2010 at Pius X Culinary training institute, Emilie Aumond representing the Gordon Robertson Career Centre was awarded the regional gold medal in esthetics. This competition included students from the 4 major Montreal school boards. The candidates were required to perform a basic facial, manicure, waxing treatment and make-up service. All four disciplines were evaluated to determine the BEST in overall achievement. Emilie will now represent the Island of Montreal in the Quebec Olympics competition taking place May 2010.

This is the second time that Gordon Robertson has represented the Island of Montreal at the provincial level in the field of esthetics. Everyone is thrilled with the possibility of bringing home another provincial GOLD medal. We wish Emilie the best of luck for the next round of competitions.
The first Quebec Skills Competition was held in 1992 at Expocité in Old Quebec City. Since the first edition of the event, thousands of competitors have participated in the local, regional and provincial Olympiad competitions. Over 150 vocational training centers and colleges have contributed to the success of recent editions of this event, and some 400 industry experts have assisted in the staging of competitions.

BEAUTY ACADEMY AT THE GORDON ROBERTSON CAREER CENTRE

Gordon Robertson Beauty Academy (GRBA) is a career training centre for students who want to explore the world of Esthetics, Hairdressing or Electrolysis. All of our program can be completed within one year to fourteen months. Intensive full time day or part time night classes are available to meet a variety of student needs.

When you walk into our building, you may mistake it for a salon. Our modern hairdressing & esthetic facilities provide students with the latest equipment and all of the conveniences they can expect from a progressive learning environment. Classes are blended and include theory and hands on learning. All students go through a work placement program (stage) where they can use their skills in a real world environment before setting out on their career path.

GRBA is located in the West Island in the city of Beaconsfield. We’re just off Highway 20. Students find our centre easy to access by public transport and appreciate our free parking area.  The surrounding community is vibrant and offers fun and relaxing places for students to unwind between classes.

Please visit our website:
http://lbpce.ca/centers/gordon-robertson-beauty-academy/