Remington College is a private, accredited career and technical school with several campus locations across the United States. Remington's Honolulu campus is a 15-minute drive from Aiea and is also close to city bus stops. Remington offers professional diplomas in cosmetology and massage therapy. Students in the massage therapy program gain experience by providing complimentary massages and information at public events. The college also offers associate's and bachelor's degrees in fields such as medical assisting, business, criminal justice and information technology. Remington maintains close involvement with local businesses and nonprofit organizations to provide students with work experience before graduation.
Heald College is a private, accredited vocational school with locations in Oregon, California and Hawaii. Heald's Honolulu campus is approximately a 20-minute drive from the Aiea district and is accessible via city bus. Heald's academic foci are health care, business and technology. Heald also offers two programs in legal studies. Heald offers degrees and diplomas in fields such as dental assisting, hospitality and tourism, network systems administration and pharmacy technology. Heald requires that students dress professionally for classes and other campus activities. Students in technology and health care majors benefit from plentiful lab space on campus.
Honolulu Community College is an accredited, public educational institution within the University of Hawaii system. The school is approximately a 20-minute drive from Aiea, and all major bus lines on the island service the campus area. Though Honolulu Community College grants academic degrees, vocational and technical education offerings make up the majority of its programs. The school grants certificates and associate's degrees in several industrial technology areas including aeronautics maintenance, automotive technology, carpentry, emergency response, aviation and welding. The college provides career counseling, internship and apprenticeship opportunities for students in vocational and technical programs.
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy is a private, registered beauty school in Honolulu. This academy can be reached by city bus; it is a 20-minute drive from Aiea. Makana exists to train and license estheticians for employment throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Makana's esthetician program is 19 weeks long, and six classes graduate each year. Students train in medical esthetics, makeup artistry and salon and spa esthetics. The academy also offers progressive courses to professionals already working in the fields of beauty and esthetics.