Congratulations, Judy Morgan!

The American Electrology Association (AEA) and American Institute of Education (AIE) has awarded the first award for their annual scholarship program to Judy Morgan of Laguna Hills, Calif.
As a single mother, Morgan always made her children’s education the priority, not her own. At over 50 years old and with her youngest off to college, Morgan sought to improve her situation. She soon discovered that, in the current economic climate, potential employers consider her “unemployable,” a label that Morgan refused to accept. She knew that, with traditional employment closed to her, she would have to make her own way. In considering her options, Morgan looked for how other women her age were managing. One person who stood out as having a successful, independent position was her electrologist. Over the years, Morgan and her electrologist had become friends, and now, her friend had an idea. Morgan should train as an electrologist herself and take over the practice, allowing her friend to retire. Morgan loved the idea, but the expense of getting the training and equipment to get started in a new field seemed insurmountable – until she found out about a brand new scholarship program.
Realizing that the obstacle presented by the costs of training and startup equipment for a new electrology career was simply too much for many people to overcome, Ron Davis, director of the American Institute of Education, approached the American Electrology Association, and proposed that, together, they create a scholarship program. AEA enthusiastically agreed.
As the winner for 2010, Morgan will receive a scholarship covering her AIE tuition. Upon graduation and fulfillment of her state licensing requirements, she will also receive a one-year membership to AEA and an Apilus Senior II epilator machine donated by Aesthetics Systems USA, Inc.
In a letter, Morgan thanks AEA and AIE for helping her take advantage of an opportunity that would otherwise have been out of reach. “Without the scholarship I would not have been able to enroll in the training needed to become an electrologist,” she writes. “I now have hope, less stress, and a much better outlook on life. Thank you again for making the electrology career possible for me.” Morgan expects to graduate and become licensed in 2011.