P654 Teletext 654 May20 23:19:2 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — MAKE-UP ARTIST AMBITION Dear Mike I am 19 and a single mum of a three year old who will start nursery school part-time soon. I want to become a professional mark- up artist for fhlm and TV. I already have 5 good GCSEs, but I can't find a college locally who run courses for training. Ideally I need a short oz part-time course that won't cost the earth. Ambitious, Hertfoudshire ————————————————————————pp————————9/5—p Personal pensions: Avoid rip-offs 542 EDWARD FURLONG IN PROFILE p445 Kick-start Jobfindjr Work up EducationP654 Teletext 654 May20 23:1X:45 ADVICE —————————————————————————p———— p MAKE-UP ARTIST AMBITION Mike replies Professional make-up artists tend to be qualified and experienced hairdressers and beauticians. Courses for both are offered by a large number of colleges nationall8 both wunl and part-time. In your area, inquire at Cassio College, Watford (0923 248 311) and Stevjnage College (0438 312 22). Some colleges offer creche facilities. cont./. —————————————————————————————————p2/5—— Movie buff? Cinema What's On 613 NERVOUS ABOUT YOUR NEW JOB? 8653 Kick-start Jobfinder Work up EducationP654 Teletext 654 May20 23:10:04 ADVICE ——————————————pp————————ppp——— — MAKE-UP ARTIST AMBITION 0 Mike replies Maturity is an asset for beauty and make-up work, but paying for training may be difficult. If unemployed, local colleges may waive tuitiion fees. You would get a grant if you were to take a full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) course. HND courses will normally require at least one "A" or "Higher" pass. Get details from The London College of Fashion 071 629 9401. cont... ——————————————————————————————————3/5—— Is paint harming the environment? 462 TWENTIETH CENTURY HORSE POWER! 8655 Kick-start Jobfindjr Work up EducationP654 Teletext 654 May20 23:10:44 ADVICE —————————————————————————p———— p MAKE-UP ARTIST —MBITION 0 Mike replies If you were to try for the HND route you could take an A-Level part time and work up steadily. Seek advice from course centres about entry requirements and facilities. Read "Careers in Hairdressing 1nd Beauty Therapy" by Kogan Page and "Getting Jobs in Beauty" by Cassell. Get information and more addresses to write to from your careers office. ——————————————————————————————————4/5—— Who rates films and compzter games? 441 BUILD CONFIDENCE IN YOUR KIDS p483 Kick-start Jobfindjr Work up EducationP654 Teletext 654 May20 23:19:43 ADVICE ————————————————————————————— THINKING OF MOVING ON? ——————————————————————————————————————— Write Mike Drummond to Teletext Ltd PO BOX 297 or fax LONDON SW6 1XT 071 386 7808 MIKE DRUMMOND, a qualified careers advisor and counsellor, will answer any questions you have on employment and careers. Mike is sorry hj cannot enter into any personal correspondence. ——————————————————————————————————5/5—— Working up index 650 Redundant? 656 GIVE NEW LIFE TO OLD VEG! p486 Kick-start Jobfindjr Work up Education