Esthetics Enhanced!
Elevate your career with our newly enhanced Esthetics program! Now featuring eyelash services and chemical peels! (600 Hour Program)
Tuition $11,000
*$1,000 Tuition Discount for the Evening Class if you register by December 19, 2025 for the January 12, 2026 Evening Class.
Elevate Your Career with Our Enhanced Esthetics Program
Get ready to join one of the fastest-growing industries with our newly updated Esthetics program — now featuring training in today’s most in-demand salon and spa services.
In As Little As 6 Months, You’ll Gain Hands-On Experience In:
- Facial Treatments including Hydrofacials, Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels
- Body Wraps and Treatments
- Facial and Body Waxing
- Makeup Artistry
- Lash Extensions and Lash Lifts
Train With Professional Products From Top Brands, Including:
- Murad Pro Skincare
- PCA Skin Chemical Peels
- Borboleta Pro Lashes
- OFRA Cosmetics
What You’ll Get:
- 600 hours of expert-led training
- Eligibility to take the NYS Esthetics Licensure Exam upon completion of the program
- PCA Skin and Borboleta Pro Certifications (NYS Esthetics License required to offer services professionally)
- The skills to start a rewarding career helping clients feel relaxed, confident and rejuvenated
We also offer a 75-Hour Waxing Licensure Course. Check it out here!
Tuition
$11,000
Tuition includes instruction, books and supplies. An additional $50 application fee to NYS Division of Licensing will be required at the time of testing. Financial assistance may be available through Federal Student Aid, ACCES-VR, the US Department of Veterans Affairs or other sources. A Financial Aid Coordinator is on staff to assist you.
A $300 security deposit is required to reserve your spot in this class.
Admissions Requirements
- A valid high school diploma, GED or college degree from the U.S. is required. (HS diplomas with modified curriculum or individualized programs are not accepted.) Applicants who do not meet these requirements must complete an entrance exam. Please contact Rashada Jackson to schedule.
- A completed Registration Application.
- A $300 security deposit is required to reserve your spot in this class.
- A personal interview will be conducted.
- Minimum age for enrollment is 18. (Exceptions may apply at the discretion of the Program Coordinator.)
*Exceptions to admissions may be considered based on work history, prior education, personal interview and employer recommendations.
Day Classes
November 17, 2025 to May 4, 2026
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Workforce Development North Campus
1526 Walden Avenue, Suite 200
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Evening Classes
January 12, 2026 to July 28, 2026
Monday through Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Workforce Development North Campus
1526 Walden Avenue, Suite 200
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Get Started Now!
Step 1: Fill out our Registration Application.
Step 2: Confirm your valid high school diploma, GED or college degree.
- You can do this by sending a copy of your high school/college transcripts to Rashada Jackson. (You may also bring a copy of your high school diploma to the school between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to be verified by staff. GEDs from NYS can be verified here.)
- If you are unable to verify this information, please contact Rashada Jackson to schedule an entrance exam.
Step 3: Secure funding.
- If you are planning to apply for Federal Student Aid, including Pell and Direct Student Loans, you should start the FAFSA application process now. Visit http://studentaid.gov and use School Code 012557.
Step 4: Meet with the Program Manager, sign the Tuition and Enrollment Agreement and pay program deposit.
Client Services Appointments
Esthetics students offer a variety of services for the public.
Transfer Students
$20 per hour.
Transfer students are charged $20 per hour to complete Workforce Development Salon and Spa Programs. Transfer students will be registered for one of our scheduled sessions, but are only required to attend for the number of hours needed to complete.
Please fill out our Transfer Student Application if you are interested in enrolling with us to complete your program.
Employment Outlook
Entry-level Estheticians can expect to earn an average of $18 per hour to start, not including tips. When factoring in tips, average total pay can increase up to $27 per hour. Estheticians work primarily in spas, medical spas, salons and medical offices. E1B provides career coaching, resume writing assistance, networking/branding advice and interview preparation.
Contact Us
Nicholas Christopher
Senior Account Clerk
(716) 821-7502
Email Nicholas Christopher
Melissa Kamyab
Coordinator
(716) 821-7522
Email Melissa Kamyab
Rashada Jackson
Coordinator
(716) 821-7088
Email Rashada Jackson
Kimberly Tomaszewski
Coordinator
(716) 821-7398
Email Kimberly Tomaszewski