Originally founded as a barbering college in 1942, the Hawaii Institute of Hair Design has expanded its program to include not only men's haircutting, but also cutting, coloring, texturizing and styling women's hair and performing facials. Students attend classes for 40 hours each week for 10 months and learn business and management skills in addition to cosmetology techniques. A working salon is on-site at the school's Honolulu-based location, allowing students to gain hands-on experience working with real customers. There are federal grants and loans available for qualified students.
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design
1128 Nuuanu Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-533-6596
hihdhawaii.net
A private institution, the Professional Driving Academy is in Kaneohe, a town about 11 miles northeast of Honolulu. The school provides classroom education and in-cab driving instruction to prepare students for the commercial driver's license Class A or B exam in Hawaii. Programs take three to six weeks to complete and are full-time classes. Also offered is a heavy equipment operator program, which covers the safe operation of forklifts, dump trucks, backhoe, loaders, bulldozers, compactors and excavators.
Professional Driving Academy
P.O. Box 6302
Kaneohe, HI 96744
808-239-1371
prodrivingacademy.com
In Honolulu, the Hawaii Medical Institute is a private health care training school offering certificates in pharmacy technology, medical billing and coding, clinical medical assisting and medical office assisting. Programs usually take 12 months and carry the accreditation of organizations like the National Healthcareer Association, American Academy of Professional Coders and the National Center for Competency Testing. All courses include an internship at a local healthcare facility or pharmacy. The school participates in benefit and grant programs for veterans and native Hawaiians, and offers interest-free tuition payment plans for qualified students.
Hawaii Medical Institute
1221 Kapiolani Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96814
808-237-5140
hawaiimedic.com
A member of the University of Hawaii system of public post-secondary schools, Honolulu Community College grants associate degrees and certificates in areas including carpentry, aeronautics maintenance, auto repair, commercial aviation, networking technology, diesel mechanics, fashion technology, fire science, occupational safety, refrigeration and air conditioning, sheet metal fabrication, small vessel fabrication and welding. In addition to federal and state financial aid, Honolulu Community College offers work-study opportunities and a limited number of scholarships. The school provides academic and personal counseling, health services, tutoring, occupational research assistance and job search workshops for all students.
Honolulu Community College
874 Dillingham Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-845-9211
honolulu.hawaii.edu