December 18th, 2009
Enrollments Open for January Start
Apprenticeship and Full time enrollments for Sydney and Melbourne Academies are open and filling fast. Courses starting in January be quick!
December 18th, 2009
Check out the latest pics from the NEw Academy in Sydney being built!
December 16th, 2009
A NEW Beginning – Pivot Point Academy’s New Flagship in Sydney
OPEN FOR BUSINESS JANUARY 2010
A New 5 Start Botique Hairdressing Academy Concept
After nine months of design, approvals and building Pivot Point’s new Sydney Academy is nearing completion.
Since April 2009 Pivot Point Academy Sydney has been operating out of the Pivot Point Australia Head Office in Rosebery NSW with great success. The limited capacity of our Head Office will soon be a thing of the past, as we open our purpose built 5 STAR Academy and Salon(s). Built by Trivest one of Sydney’s most respected construction companies that specialise in heritage listed buildings, Pivot Point’s new academy focuses its efforts on providing an educational platform for the Australian Hairdressing Industry- Brand New Salon Focused educational programs, Apprenticeship education, Full Time Certificate III and IV courses as well as teacher training for TAFE and Private RTO’s . Pivot Point will also specialize in customised education for salon groups and chains that require consistency and cohesiveness in their salon training framework.
OPENING on the 11th January 2010 – Pivot Point Academy in Sydney will be the most modern, industry focused, purpose built boutique college of its kind in Australia. Student numbers are limited, please contact our Sydney staff for more information on 1800 066 298 or email pivot-point.edu.au
Academy Address: 293 Young Street, Waterloo NSW
Please see a selection of the development photos below.
October 14th, 2009
A Pivot Point education can take you there…
Whether you dream of working in salon, becoming a salon owner, or heading for the bright lights and big city to be a part of the fashion stages or competitive arena, Pivot Point provides the best, most comprehensive hair education in Australia and around the World!
The 2009 Pivot Point Academy graduation ceremony took place at the RACV Club, in Melbourne CBD on Monday the 12th of October. This gala event celebrated the achievements of Pivot Point’s most recent graduates, with over 140 students successfully completing a variety of Pivot Point accredited courses.
Guest speaker and renowned industry icon Sharon Blain delivered an inspirational speech to the graduating class, imparting her experience and knowledge of the industry and communicating the overall importance of working hard to become an exceptional creative artist.
Sharon, along with Ruth Browne, General Manager of Pivot Point Academies Sarah Conlon, Pivot Point Director of Studies, and Mary Circosta the Principal awarded selected students in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Award winners include Tasha Baulch, Outstanding Apprentice Award, Young Jin Hur, Outstanding Student Award and Kathryn Collins, Principals Award.
Industry recognition awards went to Duryea Hairdressing in Colac Victoria and Zucci Hairdressing in Melbourne Victoria for the salons ongoing commitment and dedication to training.
“It has been such an amazing journey for me. I came to Pivot Point academy 2 years ago. This graduation ceremony marks the continuous learning opportunities provided by Pivot Point. Academy staff have been so supportive and the journey we have all been on over the duration of the course has been inspirational. Moving forward I plan to be the best, my employer Rocco Petrucci has given me a great start, by recommending Pivot Point, as the preferred training provider in Melbourne. I would like to return in time to complete my Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management in order to support the running of the business for my employer “states Kathryn Collins, recipient of the Principals Award.
These graduates join the international network of millions of Pivot Point alumni who share the knowledge to see, think, create and adapt as a hair designer.
October 1st, 2009
Sharon Blain annouced as a guest speaker at Pivot Point International Academy Graduation ceremony
Pivot Point International Academy is proud to present Sharon Blain as a guest speaker at our Graduation ceremony on 12 October 2009. The outstanding talents of Sharon Blain are well recognised worldwide within the hairdressing fraternity.
The owner of iconic Sydney salon, The Art of Hair, Sharon is the winner of over 500 national and international hairdressing awards. She is also the recipient of the coveted Hair Expo Hall of Fame award. In demand for her editorial and session styling skills, she also works in Europe designing hair styles for a major product company’s global advertising campaigns. And, as a natural-born trainer, she travels extensively to educate hairdressers in the art of long hair styling.
Her creative hair design books, Long Hair Volumes 1, 2, and 3, are sold worldwide. She is also famous for the innovation of a superior range of hair padding that has revolutionised the art of long hair design. From bridal to red carpet hair; from catwalk to traditional hair styling, there is no end to her exceptional talents.
Sharon’s greatest passion – the art of styling beautiful long hair. Sharon Blain’s all new educational program is designed for participants to develop a strong passion for long hair and to see direction for 2009 hair. These courses are aimed at stylists at different levels and interests.
WINNER 2009 Hair Expo Excellence in Hairdressing Education/Individual
WINNER 2008 Hair Expo Photographic Collection of the Year
WINNER 2008 Goldwell CCS Photographic Award
WINNER 2006 Global Salon Business Award, Barcelona
FINALIST 2008 Hair Expo Excellence in Salon Marketing
WINNER 1995 Hairdressing Hall of Fame
FINALIST 2006, 2004, 2003, 1996 Hair Expo Hairdresser of the Year
FINALIST 2007, 2006 Hair Expo Educator of the Year
FINALIST 2006 Hair Expo Salon Team of the Year
FINALIST 2006, 2005 Hair Expo Salon Marketing
FINALIST 2005, 2004, 2003 Hair Expo Best Photographic Collection
WINNER 11 State and National Salon Team of the Year
WINNER 520 State and National Competitions Awards
FINALIST 2006, 2005 Hair Expo Salon Marketing
FINALIST 2005, 2004, 2003 Hair Expo Best Photographic Collection
WINNER 11 State and National Salon Team of the Year
WINNER 520 State and National Competitions Awards Graduation ceremony
September 30th, 2009
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September 30th, 2009
Pivot Point’s New Brand Identity
With 45 years of industry experience and as distributors in 70 countries around the world, Pivot Point International is the largest and most renowned global education company.
Following extensive global research into consumer awareness and brand identity, Pivot Point International has unveiled their new corporate logo. The new design encompasses elements of the Bauhaus, linking the traditional roots of Pivot Point in a contemporary setting that is literally ‘out of the box’!
“We are very excited to be launching our new brand logo. It has been 40 years since Pivot Point was introduced in Australia and although our previous logo has served us well, it was time to show the industry that Pivot Point is evolving and setting the standards for the future of education not only in Australia but on a global level”. Rob Aubin, General Manager Pivot Point Australia.
September 30th, 2009
A Designers Approach An exciting and inspiring resource customised for the Australian market
On Friday 19 September 2009, 50 of Australia’s top educators were invited to an exclusive preview of Pivot Point’s most exciting and inspiring resource release to date, A Designers Approach tailored specifically to suit the Australian market!
A Designers Approach is the most substantial update to the Pivot Point library in 20 years and replaces the existing The Scientific Approach library, which has been the cornerstone of Pivot Point education globally throughout this time. A Designers Approach still encompasses Pivot Point’s proven methodology but incorporates new and modern education principles.
As the global leader of educational resources for the hairdressing industry Pivot Point International has always strived to produce the most comprehensive, innovative and globally accepted set of training material. Pivot Point Australia has taken this to a new level announcing plans to release a fully customised Australian and New Zealand version of its training packages for 2010.
“The new resources have been designed to develop best practice educational principals for educators across Australia and to ensure local relevance to the Training Package”, says Rob Aubin, General Manager Pivot Point Australia. “Training providers and their students will benefit greatly from this customisation, which also reinforces Pivots Point’s commitment to consistent improvement of the learning environment and outcomes for both students and teachers”.
“The redevelopment of The Scientific Approach into A Designers Approach is a very exciting time for hair designers and educators. Engaging the current and future generations of industry designers’ demands that we are delivering relevant and flexible learning. Today’s artists require a structured discipline foundation to build their creative interpretations and deliver their designs in a commercial environment.” Julie Hagney, Principal, Pivot Point International Academy Sydney.
In addition Salon Fundamentals, Pivot Point’s most popular and largest selling resource has also been revised and customised to suit the Australian Training Package.
Release dates and product information for The Designers Approach and Salon Fundamentals will be provided in the near future.
August 27th, 2009
Pivot Point International Academy Wins Another Creative Battle!
Pivot Point are proud winners of the coveted IHS Battle of the Colleges 2009 (Melbourne). This prestigious event was held at The Palms in Crown Casino on the 24th of August. The successful Pivot Point Team and CERT IV Students came up against other well know industry competitors including Headmasters, Carricks and Frank Campelli. Pivot Point’s “EMOCION” theme captured the hearts of 900 attendees and a strict judging panel. The essence of “Emocion” is the fusion of Artistic Hair, Fashion, Music, Dance and beauty, where all intrinsically linked forms become one.
The finished Pivot Point Show was a breathtaking surge of Passion Strength and Emotion; dresses resembled those of Valentino, but were actually the hands of untrained seamstresses. Models were a collection of glamorous volunteers including hairdressers, salon owners, Pivot Point’s Diploma Students and our very own Sarah Conlon Director of Studies! The dancers known as Bit Phonic, were truly astonishing and luckily supported Pivot Point for the event. Pivot Point’s motto of “What You Put In You Get Out” and clearly showed the students put in and we came out with the win! Our achievement could not have happened without complete commitment of our Cert IV students, the support of Bit phonic, and also the Pivot Point Management Team who support, encourage and trust us to take a leap giving us plenty of green lights to stretch our creativity.
Pivot Point International Academy are looking forward to retaining their title next year!
Chief Editor
Antonelle Lindrea
