CECU Success Stories

Yvette Bosch

Esthetics Graduate from Bellus Academy

Yvette was seven months pregnant when the father of her child relapsed and left her alone. This crisis point quickly spiraled and she ended up losing her house and her job. She knew she needed to do something—both for her sake and the sake of her family. Fortunately, a volunteer at the shelter where she was living was offering free yoga classes. These classes were the self-care Yvette needed and they ended up being a pivotal moment in her life.

She moved her family to San Diego for a fresh start and new life for her kids. As a single mother, she knew she needed a school that gave her the flexibility she required so she could work to support her family while in school. From day one at Bellus Academy, a private cosmetology school in San Diego, Yvette knew she made the right decision. Her access to career services, scholarships, and supportive faculty empowered her to work, parent, and successfully obtain her degree.

Today, Yvette is a licensed esthetician with a focus on organic and natural products. She helps her community and clients in their own self-care journeys as a yoga instructor, esthetician, and entrepreneur. Her choice to attend Bellus Academy and expand her opportunities helped Yvette achieve the financial stability she was searching for in her darkest hours.