City of Vaughan

The Aesthetics College of Canada Ltd. has made the decision to commit to contributing business practices and activities that respond to the Sustainable Development Goals as issued by the United Nations. The following is a list of the 17 goals outlined by the UN, and how we plan to commit to practices that best meet those goals.

To assist our students who are facing financial hardships we offer installment payments on tuition with no interest. We also offer a part-time study alternative to offset tuition fees. We also offer a “second career” option funded by the provincial government’s Better Job program.

We always have small meals available free of charge for staff and students at our snack table. We also plan to organize food drives to make donations to Vaughan’s local Food Banks.

We have implemented mask mandates and set up sterilizing stations throughout the center, actively promoting social distancing during our services and we will continue to do so should another health crisis emerge.

Many of our educational programs include lessons in health for hair care, nutrition, hygiene, self-care, and the care for the environment to promote overall well-being.

As a registered college, quality education is our stock and trade. We provide professional training and education in hair styling, computer maintenance and repair, and medical aesthetics. We offer an Ontario Government approved course-curriculum that has been carefully and intentionally compiled to ensure students receive the best in comprehensive education and training. Our courses include informative theory and practical training with a low student to teacher ratio.

Within our college, we offer opportunities for women to hold high-ranking positions, fostering gender inclusivity and recognizing their valuable contributions. Our hiring and enrollment policies prohibit any gender discrimination.  Our current gender composition of males and females in staff and students is equally represented at 50-50.

We not only offer free, clean drinking water for our staff and students but also provide convenient access through numerous drinking fountains and refilling stations located throughout our college.

Regularly scheduled inspections of our washroom and kitchen facilities ensure continuous cleanliness and hygiene throughout the college.

To uphold water quality, regular testing procedures are in place, underscoring our commitment to maintaining high standards.

As part of our corporate commitment to achieving carbon neutrality, we are transitioning to energy-efficient lighting and implementing light sensors throughout our facilities.

To minimize energy consumption, our facilities are fully automated, incorporating light and movement sensors to prevent unnecessary usage.

In line with our sustainability goals, we have installed double-paned windows and double access doors to conserve energy throughout our premises.

We encourage all residents of Vaughan to study at our college to empower everyone to secure decent work and meaningful employment. Our educational programs are professional in nature thereby arming Vaughan students to seek work in the hair styling, computer support technician, and medical aesthetic sectors within our community.

We help guide all of our students on how to present themselves to approach potential companies for a new job placement. Our course material will provide each of our graduates with the principles of the trade and a strategic edge over the candidates who are applying for the same opportunity.

We continue to keep up with current trends, designs and techniques on the most up to date and modern equipment. As technology changes and improves we offer graduates the unique opportunity to upgrade their skills on the latest and greatest technology at no extra cost to the graduate.

We are dedicated to diminishing inequalities in our college by fostering inclusivity for individuals with disabilities. This commitment is reflected in the installation of access ramps to make our facilities more accessible.

Our college washroom is wheelchair accessible. This approach underscores our commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that our community activities are accessible to everyone.

We participate in all of Vaughan’s sustainable city programs including the use of the yellow bins to recycle paper and cardboard, plastic bottles, containers and trays, plastic plates, cutlery and cups, aluminium cans, steel cans and tins, glass jars and bottles, milk and juice cartons.

We actively promote responsible consumption and production through our sustainable practices of responsible e-waste disposal including computer cartridges and batteries. We also minimize our use of paper by transitioning to digital alternatives.

To further minimize environmental impact, we discourage the use of plastics and dissuade our students and staff from using plastic water bottles within our college. Instead, we strongly advocate for the use of reusable bottles.

We commit to promoting climate action for groups and organizations that align with our educational programs through our social media and website presences online. Furthermore, we pledge our support to climate action groups, including the UNFCCC and its Youth Climate Report programs. Through our social media subscriptions, website links, and information postings, we aim to keep the community well-informed about global climate initiatives.

To ensure our college stays informed about climate change, both locally in Vaughan and on a global scale, we actively share relevant information and updates. This comprehensive approach reflects our dedication to fostering awareness and action on climate issues within our community.

We are dedicated to reducing the impact of plastic waste from our community on rivers, lakes, and oceans. Our ultimate goal is to transition exclusively to sustainably produced alternatives. To achieve this, we plan to actively provide information and resources that empower our college members to minimize their reliance on traditional plastics.

Through education and awareness, we strive to foster a collective commitment to sustainable choices and contribute to the well-being of our environment.

We are committed to recycling and have set the objective of using only environmentally-friendly materials whenever possible. To reduce our paper consumption, we are actively planning to transition to a 100% digital approach.

We also plan to participate in community-wide litter pickup events.

Furthermore, we plan to actively support tree-planting initiatives made by the City of Vaughan and other organizations in our community.

To ensure the safety of our students, our college is equipped with extensive security measures, including surveillance cameras. Our students are always supervised in all areas of our college. College always follow the sexual violence policy and refund policy approved by ministry to meet the needs of students.

We are dedicated to partnering with groups, organizations, and suppliers who share our commitment to sustainable business practices. At present we are working with NP Group, Euro Essentials, Celine beauty supply, Clore beauty supply, Loreal and Henkel . We also commit to volunteering our time for programs run by partners who initiate activities that support the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Through these collaborations, we aim to advance our commitment to adhering to all of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, reinforcing our dedication to sustainability and making a positive impact in various aspects of our community and beyond.