JNA Institute of Culinary Arts offers a professional cooking program and a culinary arts/restaurant management program. The 910-hour professional cooking program consists of classroom instruction and hands-on training in the school’s kitchen. The 1,650-hour culinary arts/restaurant management program prepares students for a career as a front or back house manager in the food service or hospitality industry. This program combines lectures with hands-on experience, demonstrations and various student projects, according to the school’s website. Throughout the year, JNA institute of Culinary Arts also offers student activities such as guest lectures, cooking demonstrations, school picnics and field trips.
JNA Institute of Culinary Arts
1212 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
215-468-8800
culinaryarts.com
A member of the Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators, the Aviation Institute of Maintenance prepares students for entry-level employment in the aviation industry. The school offers certificate programs for avionics technician, aviation maintenance, airframe maintenance and power plant maintenance. According to the school’s website, students will gain a foundation in aviation servicing, aircraft maintenance, avionics and repairing.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
3001 Grant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-676-7700
aviationmaintenance.edu
Accredited by Allied Health Training Institution, the Delaware Valley Academy offers a dental assistant and medical assistant diploma program. Some of the topics covered in the dental assistant program include dental anatomy, dental hygiene, dental instruments, anesthetics and sterilization. The medical assistant program teaches students about patient vital signs, sterilization procedures, pharmacology, medical instruments, dressing and bandaging and performing various blood and urine tests. Day and evening classes are available. Both programs require students to take an eight-week internship. Upon completion of either program, students will be eligible to take the corresponding examination to become a registered dental or medical assistant.
Delaware Valley Academy of Medical and Dental Assistants
3330 Grant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 10114
215-676-1200
delawarevalleyacademy.com
Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences, the Jean Madeline Aveda Institute offers three different beauty programs. The 1,250-hour cosmetology program focuses on hair styles and techniques, hair coloring, nail technology, makeup and business skills. The school’s 300-hour esthiology program teaches students basic skin care techniques and prepares individuals for a professional career as a skin care specialist. Jean Madeline Aveda Institute also offers a 500-hour teacher’s program. According to the school’s website, this program is designed to prepare students who want to pursue a career as a cosmetology instructor.
Jean Madeline Aveda Institute
7248 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19135
215-332-2000
jeanmadeline.com