	{"id":87477,"date":"2023-11-24T01:42:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T14:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=87477"},"modified":"2023-11-23T15:51:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T04:51:37","slug":"a-beauty-therapy-course-with-immediate-industry-pathways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/a-beauty-therapy-course-with-immediate-industry-pathways\/","title":{"rendered":"A beauty therapy course with immediate industry pathways"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SALTAIR Spa, one of the Geelong region&#8217;s finest and most exceptional day spas, has employed more than 100 beauty therapy graduates from The Gordon over the course of more than 13 years.<\/p>\n<p>And for good reason, as owner and founder Tamara Mellis explains.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Their graduates arrive at our spa with an immediate sense of responsibility, ensuring our clients receive the exceptional care they deserve.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These graduates consistently demonstrated exceptional skills, knowledge, and dedication in their respective roles within our company.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We choose to hire graduates from The Gordon because of their exceptional level of preparedness and readiness for the industry; their graduates thrive in professional environments.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_121945\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-121945\" style=\"width: 601px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-121945\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/smiling-student--scaled.jpg?_t=1700714802\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"901\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-121945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students learn skills including facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing and tanning, and relaxing massages.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Offering a vast array of beauty treatments and spa experiences, Saltair Spa presents any beauty graduate with outstanding employment opportunities, variety and a chance to hone their skills further with real clients and an amazing team of mentors.<\/p>\n<p>Ms Mellis said Saltair Spa was grateful for The Gordon Beauty Therapy graduates, providing their business with the opportunity to meet and employ people who are eager and passionate about their new-found profession, but also immediately fit into the harmonious spa team environment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Their exceptional talent, skills, and qualities contribute to a thriving and harmonious work environment. 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