Apply to the Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage if you are interested in learning the art of massage with an emphasis on deep tissue and injury treatment, according to the school's website. Bodymechanics offers massage therapy training that can be completed in six-and-a-half months, and includes 600 hours of hands-on and classroom coursework. Students learn about subjects such as anatomy, physiology, massage techniques and kinesiology, the study of human movement. They also become certified in first aid and CPR, and gain an understanding of the business of massage by taking classes in areas such as marketing, billing, law and professional ethics. Students spend 85-and-a-half hours training in the student clinic.
Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage
2401 Bristol Court Southwest
Olympia, WA 98502
360-786-8582
bodymechanics.net
Enroll in classes at New Market Skills Center if you are looking for a college and employment preparation center. New Market is open to students under 21 who have dropped out of high school and do not a have a high school diploma, and its programs are free of charge. It helps students develop the basic skills necessary to enter a two- or four-year college, or to begin an entry-level job. They can earn up to four high school credits, complete internships, earn a GRE and develop a career portfolio. Some of the study areas offered at New Market include cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, automotive service, early childhood education and firefighting.
New Market Skills Center
7299 New Market Street Southwest
Olympia, WA 98501
360-570-4500
newmarketskills.com
Apply to Hammer Helicopters Flight Academy if you are interested in learning to fly helicopters for a career. Hammer Helicopters offers flight training with certified flight instructors, and training times that work around the student's schedule. Hammer Helicopters instructors emphasize detail, safety and professionalism, according to its website. The school provides medical exams, pilot supplies and educational materials, as well as assistance with scheduling FAA written exams and flight-testing.
Hammer Helicopters Flight Academy
7822 Old Highway 99 Southeast
Olympia, WA 98501
360-754-3991
hammerheli.com