Pearson Vue “Testing”

I’m BACK!!!!!

It’s been a little over a YEAR since I last posted but with all the new changes that are fixing to take place I feel It’s time to RALLY the TROOPS… During this last Legislative Session, Statue 73-7-12 was amended allowing the Board of Cosmetology to terminate its testing contract Read More…

Testing Evaluator Needed!!!

Pearson Vue is looking to hire a Practical Testing Evaluator for the Tupelo test site. If you are a licensed instructor and interested, please email Andrea Butler. Her email address is andrea.butler@pearson.com

Pearson Vue Testing Updates

Most are probably aware that on-line registration for Pearson Vue testing did not open on May 15, 2017..  Due to some lack of communications, the Board office needed some additional time to get the Examination Approval Letters out… It will be necessary for all students to have these Approval Letters Read More…

Pearson Vue Updates… March 21, 2017

If you are a Licensed Cosmetology Instructor and are interested in becoming a Testing Evaluator for Pearson Vue, you can apply by going on line to ……     www.pearson.jobs  after getting to that site just type in Mississippi and it will pull up the job listings that are available..   Read More…

We Have A New Testing Company!!!!!!

It was made OFFICIAL yesterday that The Board of Cosmetology has entered into a 5 year contract with Pearson Vue to take BACK over the written and practical testing… Since it has been over 2 years since Pearson has tested in Mississippi individuals who would like to be considered for Read More…

TESTING IS ENDING!!!!!

STUDENT TESTING ENDING   FYI!!!!!  For those who may not be aware the contract that the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology had with PCS “Professional Services Credentials”, our testing company contract ended December 31, 2016 December 9, 2016…   PCS did disclose to the Board ITS “Information Technology Services”, that they Read More…

Evalutors needed for Tupelo and Senatobia Test Site

Pearson Vue is needing to hire an Evaluator at the Tupelo and at the Senatobia test site. Any licensed Instructor who is interested in applying for a Test Evaluator Position at either one of these test sites may email andrea.butler@pearson.com with your contact information and which test site you would Read More…

Special Telehone Conference Held Today 2/10/14

Today at 11:30 a.m. the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology held a telephone conference.  Most everyone is aware that our 2 year contract ended with Pearson Vue on 9/30/13.  Which gave the Board 2 full years to decide if they wanted to take bids for a  new testing company or just enter Read More…

Special Call Meeting 1-12-2014

Another Special Call Meeting was held Monday 1-12-2014…  This meeting was held for the continuation of the 1-11-2014 Special Call Meeting Agenda:  Today dealt with Rules and Regulation Revisions, RFP Process and NIC Conference….. The Board once again was trying to finalize the rules and regulations….  At todays meeting attorney Read More…

Needing Test Evaluators….

Pearson Vue is needing some evaluators for the Tupelo testing center.  This is your chance to step up to the plate and make a difference.  If you are interested please contact Andrea Butler, Test Center Manager, at Andrea.Butler@Pearson.com For Instructors who just want to ask questions about the testing process feel free Read More…