The school that has evolved into Heald College began in 1917 as Honolulu Business College. Located in a 56,000-square-foot facility, the campus is centrally located near the Ala Moana Shopping Center in central Honolulu. It offers classes in health care, legal, business and computer technology. A fifth major, entrepreneurship, is being introduced. Dental assisting students are taught in the 1,600-square-foot dental lab. The campus also has three electronics labs and a medical lab. The career services department at Heald College offers lifetime career guidance and placement.
The Honolulu campus of Remington College offers diplomas and degrees. Included in the diploma program are cosmetology and massage therapy. Associate's degrees include medical assisting, criminal justice, computer and network administration, and international business. The school has a strong commitment to giving back to the community. One example is the voluntary contribution of time and talent by the massage therapy students to the Special Olympics.
The University of Phoenix in Honolulu offers associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of fields. Vocational programs available in the associate's category include hospitality management, web design, health care administration and medical records. Some classes are taught in blocks of two over a course of nine weeks, using in-class and online instruction, and include student projects. Workshops, computer labs and writing labs are part of the curricula.
Barbering and hair design are the two courses taught at Hawaii Institute of Hair Design. Established in 1942 under the name Hawaii Barber School, the school has evolved to include cosmetology and hair design. Classes are taught on a five-day, eight-hour, 40-hours-per-week schedule. Students enjoy rolling enrollment, with classes starting every other month. Course completion is expected to take 62 weeks. An in-salon clinic gives students the opportunity to work with customers. A state exam is required for licensing.
Maui College is on the northern side of the island in the town of Kahului. The school began in 1931 as Maui Technical School and is now part of the University of Hawaii system. Vocational courses are taught in addition to degree programs. Auto paint and repair, sustainable construction technology, seamstress, dressmaking and culinary arts are some of the programs offered. About 3,000 students attend classes each semester. Student housing is available.