Hi Patricia - Actually we feel that placement services should be occurring throughout the student's experience. Starting from day 1 and yes, starting at time of enrollment. Yes, students need to see what is out there in the workplace And it is great that salon owners like students to visit. Everyone likes to have a part in a student's success. Interesting that students want jobs before graduation day. We think that is a great goal. Keeping the carrot (the job) in front of students definitely does impact on retention. Thanks, Susan