top ten reasons to choose an austin’s education
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Exciting Career-Track Programs
Austin’s School of Spa Technology offers programs in Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technology, and Esthetics. The education you receive at Austin’s offers an invaluable advantage as you enter the beauty and spa industries.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships Available
Austin’s School of Spa Technology offers financial aid and scholarships in most programs for those who qualify. Our financial aid advisors are committed to making the process of starting school easy and stress-free.
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Outstanding Placement Rates and Help in Career Search
The Office of Career Services is pleased to offer each student individual career counseling and lifetime job placement assistance. We're proud that we have a high success rate in placing our graduates in jobs in the beauty and spa industry. Our courses prepare you to pass your state licensing exam, and we'll welcome you back for additional courses when you're ready to expand your career!
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Convenient, Accessible Campus Location
Located in Albany, NY, the Capital of New York State, and recent winner of the prestigious “All-American City” Award, Austin’s School of Spa Technology is conveniently located and is easy to commute by car or bus. The Austin’s campus is located at 855 Central Avenue with CDTA bus service from all directions.
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Flexible Scheduling
Austin’s courses are offered to allow our students the flexibility they need to accommodate their busy lives. We know that many of our students work full or part-time and many have families; with Austin’s, you will be able to fit your studies into your busy schedule.
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Flexible Admissions Requirements
Austin's School of Spa Technology will enroll students who have a high school diploma or hold a G.E.D.. In addition, students who have neither may be admitted if they pass an "ability to benefit" evaluation. Call the Office of Admissions today to discuss this option at (518) 438-7879.
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Austin’s School of Spa Technology is Accredited
We are proud of our national accreditation by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc. (NACCAS). We are also licensed by the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision, New York State Education Department.
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New Campus for Learning in Style
We are located in a new campus. The new facility consists of a clinic area, nearly a dozen classrooms, a spa reception area, a student lounge, a locker room, restrooms and administrative offices. Classrooms are equipped with workstations and appearance enhancement equipment. The clinic floor is set up as a full-service salon with reception area. In this setting, students are allowed to work on customers under the supervision of a licensed instructor. There is parking available and the building is handicapped-accessible.
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Student Staffed Spa and Salon
Austin’s School of Spa Technology offers a full student salon, Mirror Images Spa & Salon, where students are supervised by faculty and practice their skills on real clients. Austin's School is the exclusive Elite CHI School for Upstate New York. This means that our students will get in-depth training with the entire CHI product line and will work with CHI styling tools from day one. These product lines are used in many local salons and spas. Knowing these products will give our students extended marketability in their career.
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We Take Care of Our Students
From the moment you talk to our admissions representatives to well after you graduate, you will appreciate the personal attention that you will receive from our instructors, administration and staff. We appreciate and respect you as an unique individual. Our teachers are accessible and helpful, both in and out of the classroom. Our student services professionals, from admissions to academic support and tutoring, and from financial aid to career placement, will make sure that you are on the path to success.
