Description

The institution will provide quality education to students of Cosmetology, Barbering, Teacher Training and Manicuring as a means of preparing Arkansas' young men and women for a successful career in Cosmetology/Barber/Hair Stylist/Teacher Training/Manicuring and related fields of the industry. We will provide adequate job skills for entry-level positions. We will challenge your learning capabilities and imagination as we teach the skills necessary to prepare you to pass the State Board Examination and become gainfully employed in the profession of your choice. We endorse continuing education, provide community services to area citizens and seek to provide graduates sufficient to meet the needs of area businesses.

The school was purchased in 1980 by Charles Kirkpatrick and has been in continual operation since that time. Our program includes Cosmetology, Barbering, Manicuring and Teacher Training. Creative teaching techniques and other education applications are practiced in our daily operation to insure our graduates are well-trained, competent, and salon ready to compete in today's profession and be gainfully employed.

The program is one of continuous instruction for students. Classes are small and limited to no more than 25 per instructor, thus enabling us to provide more personal attention. In less than one year you can become eligible to take the State exam to work as a professional. Our unique training is geared toward helping you learn and retain the information as fast as possible.

The facility is located in a business district with ready access to a shopping center featuring a drug store, grocery store, general merchandise, restaurants, ladies apparel, jewelry, et cetera. It is located near an interstate. The area is well protected and lighting is exceptional, lending a sense of security for all.

The clinic area consists of 4 shampoo bowls, hydraulic chairs, styling stations, hair dryers for use in training. We also have theory classrooms, a reference library with VCR and TV media to be used by students and staff.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

For Profit

On-Campus Housing Available

No

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

55

Students

Total Students
55

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
83%
Part-Time
17%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
60%
Caucasian
40%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%