Trade Schools Near Gilbert, Arizona

International Academy of Hair Design

• Accredited by the National Accrediting Commssion of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences, the International Academy of Hair Design is a beauty trade school with locations in Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. The school has a branch in Mesa, 3.5 miles from Gilbert (approximately 7 minutes by automobile). The school's cosmetology program covers hair cutting, coloring, texturizing, cleansing and styling as well as skin and manicuring. Also offered is an esthetics or skin care program that teaches students techniques for facials, waxing and make-up application. The programs last for less than a year and include hands-on training experience at the Academy's on-site salon and spa. Classes are offered during daytime and evening hours. The school does not participate in financial aid programs.

  International Academy of Hair Design

  3350 North Arizona Ave.

  Suite 4

  Chandler, AZ 85224

  480-820-9422

  intlacademy.biz

Everest College

• The Everest College of Phoenix opened a branch in Mesa in 2005. The campus is less than 6 miles from Gilbert (around 12 minutes by automobile). The college offers diplomas in medical insurance and billing and medical assisting; associate degrees in accounting, business, criminal investigations, criminal justice and paralegal studies; and a bachelor's degree program in criminal justice. Internships are included in some programs, and the school organizes special trips and guest speakers. A number of classes are offered online. The school has accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Eligible students can receive federal grants and loans while studying at Everest College. Job placement assistance is available.

  Everest College

  5416 East Baseline Rd.

  Suite 200

  Mesa, AZ 85206

  888-523-3117

  everestcollegephoenix.edu

Carrington College

• Located in Mesa, Carrington College is 6 miles from Gilbert (around 11 minutes by car). Specializing in health care training, the college offers certificates and degrees in dental assisting and hygiene, sonography, massage therapy, medical and physical therapy assisting, billing and coding, pharmacy technology, respiratory care and veterinary assisting. Most programs require less than two years of study to complete and include a clinical externship. The school carries the accreditation of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Qualified students can take advantage of federal grans and loans and institutional scholarships while studying at Carrington College. All students can receive job placement assistance from the school.

  Carrington College

  630 West Southern

  Mesa, AZ 85210

  877-205-1458

  carrington.edu