- Cosmetology is one course of study offered at Atlanta vocational schools.Two pair of scissors in a box image by Gabees from Fotolia.com
As of July 2008, the city of Atlanta was home to 537,958, making it the largest city in Georgia. Because of its large size, the city is a center for education in the state and is home to a number of institutions such as the Georgia Institute of Technology and George State University. In addition to these traditional, four-year colleges, Atlanta is also home to a number of private and public vocational schools. - Paul Mitchell the School Atlanta is a private institution located to the northwest of downtown near the Georgia Tech campus and the Knight Park neighborhood. Affiliated with the Paul Mitchell styling product company, the school provides a vocational training program in cosmetology, which allows students to fulfill the educational requirements for a state license in the field. The program requires 1,500 hours of training to complete with students studying full time for about 11 months. The program covers cutting, coloring, texturizing, customer retention and business ethics. A salon at the school allows students to gain hands-on work experience with paying clients. The school gives students opportunities to style hair for photo shoots in order to build personal portfolios and offers job placement assistance for all graduates.
Paul Mitchell the School Atlanta
887 W. Marietta St. Northwest
Suite A
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-888-0070
pmtheschoolatl.com - Atlanta Technical College is a public, two-year vocational school located south of downtown Atlanta. The college offers more than 80 associate degrees and certificates in a diverse range of fields, including paralegal studies, computer programming, hospitality management, fire science, phlebotomy, pharmacy technology, supply chain management, medical billing, avionics repair, plumbing, carpentry and welding. A number of classes are offered online. As a part of its satisfaction guarantee, the college will provide free retraining to any students whose employer feels their skills are lacking during the first two years after graduation. Students can receive federal and state financial aid. An on-site child care center provides low-cost daycare for students' children. The college provides job placement assistance, and in 2007, the department boasted a success rate of 98 percent at securing jobs for graduates, according to the college's website.
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway Southwest
Atlanta, GA 30310-4446
404-225-4400
atlantatech.edu - Established in 1949, the Art Institute of Atlanta is a private vocational school that specializes in technical, multimedia and culinary programs. The school was home to more than 3,400 students as of 2008, about three-fourths of whom were Georgia residents. The school's associate and certificate programs include graphic and digital design, fashion management, photography, video production, web design, culinary arts, and wine and spirits management. The school participates in federal and state grant, government and privatized loan, work study, veterans benefits and vocational rehabilitation financial aid programs. Housing is available for students. All students meet with a career adviser prior to graduation to prepare a resume, develop interview skills and begin a job search.
Art Institute of Atlanta
6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30328
770-394-8300
artinstitutes.edu/atlanta/
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