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Local cosmetology program graduates lash technicians; city leaders praise partnership
Summary
Valerie Stanley of Looks of Paradise presented a professional lash-artist certification to graduate Priyanda Forshee at the March 11 Opa-locka commission meeting; Commissioner Dr. Charlene Bass and the mayor thanked city management for supporting the cohort and helping create local job skills opportunities.
Valerie Stanley, founder of Looks of Paradise, presented a professional lash-artist certification to graduate Priyanda Forshee and thanked the City of Opa-locka for supporting the program at the commission meeting on March 11, 2026.
Stanley said the academy’s curriculum includes theory instruction, practical examination and hands-on training; she described the graduate as qualified to perform eyelash extension services safely and confidently. Commissioner Dr. Charlene Bass and the mayor both thanked staff and volunteers for supporting the first cohort, which Bass said certified 10 participants.
The city manager and commissioners noted the program as an example of local workforce training and community partnership; Bass specifically recognized volunteer teachers whose contributions helped the cohort succeed. The presenter expressed interest in continued city support for future cohorts.
The transcript describes the curriculum and certification but contains a garbled reference to training hours (the presenter said “80 18 hours”); the meeting record does not provide a clear, single numeric figure for total program hours. The city manager and commissioners encouraged ongoing partnerships between the city and local vocational providers.
No funding sources, program contract details or formal workforce development commitments were recorded in the meeting minutes; presenters thanked the city for logistical and promotional support.
