Located in the capital city of Tallahassee, North Florida Cosmetology Institute offers a wide variety of programs in personal care services, including cosmetology, barbering, skin care and nail technology. Programs last from 240 hours to 1,500 hours and prepare students for cosmetology licensing in the state of Florida. For professionals who already have have licenses, the institute offers short-term courses in hair braiding, hair wrapping and permanent make-up as well. The school operates its own salon, allowing students to learn by observing instructors working on actual customers and later to gain hands-on experience. Students must have high school diplomas or a GEDs to enroll in the school's programs. The school participates in federal grants and loans and veterans benefit programs. It also offers tuition payment plans.
North Florida Cosmetology Institute
2424 Allen Road
Tallahassee, FL 32312-2603
850-878-5269
cosmetologyinst.com
Specializing in automotive technology programs, the Universal Technical Institute in Orlando carries the approval of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. The school offers certificate programs in basic auto technology, diesel repair, motorcycle technology and marine repair. Programs at the institute typically require around 15 months to complete and offers coursework designed for certification from certain automotive manufacturers like BMW and Ford. The school provides assistance to help out-of-town students find housing in the area. Federal grants and loans are available for eligible students.
Universal Technical Institute
2202 West Taft Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32837-7829
888-203-1732
uti.edu
A private trade school, ITT Technical Institute operates branches in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Lake Mary, Tallahassee, Tampa and Pinellas Park. Academic programs vary from location to location but include associate degrees and diplomas in fields like health information technology, criminal justice, paralegal studies, visual communications, computer-aided drafting, software development, electronics technology and nursing. Most courses of study can be completed in two years of full-time study. Day, evening and weekend classes are offered. A number of programs and courses are available online. Federal and state financial aid and veterans benefits are offered for eligible students. Job placement assistance is provided for all students.
ITT Technical Institute
7955 N.W. 12th St.
Suite 119
Miami, FL 33126
305-477-3080
itt-tech.edu