Having always dreamed of a career in the creative fashion industry, Jessica Baczynski was thrilled to secure an Australian Apprenticeship at the respected Cataldo’s Salon, against the advice of those around her who encouraged her to pursue tertiary studies.
Qualification: Certificate III in Hairdressing
Employer: Cataldo’s Salon
Training Provider: Canberra Institute of Technology
Having always dreamed of a career in the creative fashion industry, Jessica Baczynski was thrilled to secure an Australian Apprenticeship at the respected Cataldo’s Salon, against the advice of those around her who encouraged her to pursue tertiary studies.
Enrolling in the Certificate III in Hairdressing course at the Canberra Institute of Technology, Jessica won an award for her dedication to her studies and also won first place in a photographic competition.
Since completing her studies, Jessica has worked at a range of fashion festivals in Canberra and Melbourne, as well as on fashion editorials and short films. She enjoys competing at the local and national levels in Dancesport and also teaches younger dancers. Jessica is actively involved in fundraising for a number of charities including local homeless groups, the Salvation Army, the Cancer Council, Breast Cancer Australia and the Canberra Hospital.