Cape May Court House's Evening Vo-Tech School is located about 15 minutes from Wildwood. The school is part of the Cape May County Technical School district high school, which provides career training to secondary students. Students have the opportunity to receive the post-secondary training needed to obtain a cosmetology license. According to the school's website, high school students are given first priority to enroll in the cosmetology program. However, adults are permitted to fill remaining seats. Adult students must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or the equivalent. Those participating in the evening program obtain training in skin care, nail care, hair cutting, styling and coloring.
Evening Vo-Tech School
Cape May County Technical School District
188 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
609-465-2161
capemaytech.com
The PB Cosmetology Education Centre in Gloucester is an approximate 90-minute drive from Wildwood. The school offers programs in cosmetology, nail design and skin care. The cosmetology program, requiring 1,200 hours, can be completed full-time in 10 months or part-time in 19 months. Students enrolling in any of these three programs must be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma or the equivalent. Licensed cosmetologists can also enroll in the school's 500-hour teacher training course. According to the PB website, candidates for this program must also have at least six months of cosmetology experience and may be required to submit a mock lesson plan.
PB Cosmetology Education Centre
110 Monmouth Street
Gloucester, NJ 08030
856-456-4927
pbcosmetologyschool.com
About 90 minutes from Wildwood, the Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness is in Marlton, New Jersey. This school offers training in cosmetology, nail care, skin care and teacher preparation. All programs require applicants to be at least 17 and have a high school diploma or GED. Those interested in the teacher training program must have a valid cosmetology license. Individuals can also participate in the Rizzieri Aveda Make-up School program which trains students in make-up application.
Rizzieri Aveda Make-up School
6001 Lincoln Drive West
Marlton, NJ 08053
856-988-8600
rizzierischools.com