LaserGrade
Announces New Contract with the State of
Alabama Board of Cosmetology
Vancouver,
WA - February
22, 2007 LaserGrade announced today
that the Alabama Board of Cosmetology has
signed an agreement with LaserGrade to provide
computer-based testing across the state for
individuals seeking licensure in cosmetology
and related fields. More than 2,000
individuals test each year in the state of
Alabama. LaserGrade delivery of the Alabama
Cosmetology examinations begins March 1, 2007.
LaserGrade, partnering with the
National-Interstate Council of State Boards of
Cosmetology (NIC) since 2000, currently
delivers computer-based cosmetology
examinations in 14 states and the District of
Columbia.
"We are pleased and honored that the
State of Alabama has selected LaserGrade,”
stated Mark Setash, President and CEO,
LaserGrade. “The Alabama State Board of
Cosmetology has chosen LaserGrade’s
computer-based technology to better serve
their needs for cosmetology related
examinations. In selecting LaserGrade, the
Board has provided its candidates with more
flexibility, more convenient test locations,
quicker reporting of test scores and shorter
re-take wait periods.”
Bob McKee, Director of the Alabama Board of
Cosmetology said, “The Board is thrilled to
have LaserGrade deliver our cosmetology exams.
We have every confidence that LaserGrade will
provide the State of Alabama with the
outstanding customer service that our
colleagues in other states enjoy. We believe
our candidates will find the computer-based
test easy to take.” Mr. McKee added,
“Moving to a computer-based testing
environment will provide the candidates with
greater accessibility to take their theory
examination.”
About
LaserGrade
LaserGrade, with computer-based testing
centers across the United States and Canada,
is the largest United States owned and
operated network in North America.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington,
LaserGrade offers proctored computer-based
test administration for licensure and
certification examinations using its own
secure network and software. Additionally,
LaserGrade offers proctored internet testing
for test sponsors who may wish to use their
own internet delivery platform. For lower
stakes testing, candidates may test via any
computer by logging on to LaserGrade’s
secure web- browser.
For
more information visit our website at:
http://www.lasergrade.com
About
The Alabama Board of Cosmetology
The mission of the Alabama Board of
Cosmetology is to protect the health of the
public by licensing and regulating the
practices of cosmetology. License examinations
help ensure that only qualified people enter
the profession, and timely inspections of
salons minimize illegal practices and
unsanitary or unsafe conditions.
Specific
information about The Alabama Board of
Cosmetology is available on their website at
http://http://www.aboc.state.al.us///
