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POSITION AVAILABLE: Part-time Executive Director
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the Executive Director position within The IPSN. This is a part time position and requires someone with flexibility and knowledge of the hair and beauty industries. If you are interested in receiving…
Read MoreThe IPSN Strategic Plan for 2018-2020
The IPSN Board and Technical Delegates developed a 2 year strategic plan. You can find a few exerts from this plan below. If you would like a full copy, please contact the Executive Director executivedirector@theipsn.net Background The International Professional…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Award of Honor Recipients
Congratulations to the recipients who have just received the Award of Honor for services to their respected industries! You can see all of their achievements and bio’s by clicking the link below http://www.theipsn.net/about/award-of-honour/ Juliana Yang – Hong Kong Ms….
Read MoreThe 9th National Barber and Hairdressing Student Techniques Tournament, Japan
“The 9th National Barber and Hairdressing Student techniques tournament (理美容甲子園2017)” was held in November 22nd. 18 schools / 238 students participated in the nail art category, 3 barber categories, and 3 beauty categories (cut, winding, up style). The hair designs…
Read MoreMiss Paris Beauty Academy School Tournament
“The 6th Miss Paris Beauty Academy School Tournament” was held in Tokyo on October 1st. About 120 people visited including pre-high school students and their parents. This school tournament was held together by the Tokyo and Omiya (Saitama). This was…
Read MoreThe IPSN Welcomes a New Director, Ms Leah Chung Chi-ching
Ms Chung Chi-ching, Leah is the Assistant Executive Director in Headquarters (Industry Partnership). She oversees the industry Training Boards which advise the Vocational Training Council (VTC) on matters pertaining to manpower training to meet industry development needs. She also leads…
Read MoreTechnical Delegates meet in Hong Kong
The IPSN Technical Delegates recently meet in Hong Kong for a 3 day conference to commence mapping 4 new sectors. These 4 new sectors included; Barbering, Makeup, Spa Therapy and Cosmetics Tattooing The Technical Delegates included; Debra Hawkins (New…
Read MoreHITO Industry Leadership Forums
HITO has travelled the country to host the HITO Industry Leadership Forums. Starting in Auckland, CEO Kay Nelson and General Manager – Stakeholder Engagement Debra Hawkins travelled through New Zealand, running workshops with employers in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Dunedin, Invercargill,…
Read MoreTPQI Conference Presenters
The Indonesian Professional Certification Authority (BNSP, Indonesia) International Professional Standards Network (IPSN) The Office of Education Council (OEC, Thailand) The Qualifications Framework Secretariat (QFS, Hong Kong) Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (TPQI, Thailand)
Read MoreSpa Qualification Referencing at TPQI Conference
Mr Bonardo Aldo Tobing and Dra. Albina Rosalina Saragih from Indonesian Professional Certification Authority (BNSP, Indonesia) presented a summary and background information on Spa Qualification Referencing at the TPQI Conference in Bangkok.
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