Heating & Air Conditioning a Top 3 Job Training Choice
If you’re looking for an in-demand job that requires little schooling, consider this new report about HVAC careers being high in demand while being short on training requirements. Top 3 HVAC Job Training Choice. Learning how to become a Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer is one of top 3 job training choices! Consider joining this […]
1 Million new Construction & Extraction jobs by 2022
The construction industry is poised to gain more than 1 million new jobs by 2022. Are you ready to find a new career that will offer average wages of $40,000 or more? Get started in a new career in the construction industry with Florida Academy. Read more about these trends in Harvard Business Review. Florida Academy’s professional […]
5 Best Types of Facials that Skin Care Specialist Give
Skin care specialists have many different tasks to perform. One major task is giving the perfect facial. But how does one know the difference between facials, and which is best for their client? Choosing the right skin care school is essential in this process, as your training should give you the experience you need to […]
7 In-Demand Skills You Learn in Beauty School
At Florida Academy, we offer a beauty program that provides a curriculum rich in the most in-demand trends and skills in the beauty industry. Our beauty school trains students in the latest trends in haircutting, coloring and styling. Our goal is for every student to master hair texture concepts that will leave each of their […]
Top 4 Techniques That Massage Therapists Learn in School
When starting a new career as a massage therapist, it is important to understand and master the most popular techniques, as this is what your clients will be looking for in a therapist. There are four major techniques that Florida Academy has all students master in the massage therapy program, to help set you up […]
3 Tips for Starting a Career as a Nail Technician
If you are creative, detail-oriented, a fast worker, and enjoy meeting new people, you will love starting a career as a nail technician. Nail salons can see over 100 clients per day and the great thing about nails is that they will always need to be redone in a couple of weeks. This means that […]
Cosmetologists Have One of the Most In-Demand Careers
Cosmetology covers a vast array of specialties which is why it is such an in-demand career field. Depending on the state and program you choose, your cosmetology training may include instruction in hair cutting, shampooing and conditioning treatments, hair restoration, coloring, permanents and styling. Training also includes nail care and design, skin care to include […]
4 Specialties You Learn in Skin Care School
No matter what profession you aspire to, finding the program that fits your needs is essential. Finding the right skin care school is no exception. When picking what school is best for you, it is important to consider the different types of skin care that you can specialize in and determine if you would like […]
3 Most Important Factors in Picking a Massage Therapy School
Taking the step towards higher education can be intimidating, but finding the right massage therapy school can make all of the difference in your success. Being a massage therapist is an exciting and rewarding career that gives you purpose. You get to help people relax, heal, and improve their well-being. You get mental and spiritual […]
8 Techniques That Nail Technicians Use
Countless bottles of nail polish are gone through every day. Little girls at slumber parties may have a bottle of every color in the rainbow with finger and toenails to match. Teenagers may use nail polish to express their emotional state to the world. Adventurous women are sporting the latest gels and designs on their […]
Our Top Three Products for Color-Treated Hair
Coloring your hair is a great way to achieve a vibrant and beautiful color, or even experiment with something new. However, it’s a well-known fact that color treatment doesn’t come without consequences. It can leave your hair dry, brittle and damaged. This is because color treatment can actually change the inner structure of the hair, […]
Massage Therapy: A New Form of Healthcare
If you think massages are solely for luxury spas and relaxation, think again. Massage therapy is becoming an increasingly more important part of healthcare as more people are finding it a critical aspect to alleviate pain, injury and depression, as well as lower blood pressure, increase circulation and reduce stress. Therapeutic massage, for example, can […]
Refresh Your Look in 2021
Why not start 2021 off with a refreshed look? It’s amazing what something as simple as great skin or a fresh cut and color can do to boost your mood. We want you to start the new year not only looking your best, but feeling your best! Florida Academy has a number of services to […]
Make 2021 the Start of a New Career
We know you’ve heard it before – “New Year, New You” – but what if this year, you actually did something life changing? If you’re tired of being in a job that doesn’t challenge you, doesn’t tap into your creative edge, or doesn’t bring value to your life and the lives of others, make this […]
8 Winter Skin Tips to Keep Your Skin Healthy While Traveling
We realize Southwest Florida does not get particularly chilly even in the winter months, but if you’re headed up North for the holidays, you may want to prepare your skin. It doesn’t take long for cooler weather to impact your skin, which often causes dryness, flakiness and irritation. Check out our winter skin tips below […]
The Massage Guide – Which One is Right for You
With the holidays upon us, massages make great gifts for others, or yourself if you’re feeling the stress that sometimes comes along with the holiday cheer. There are lots of massage techniques and types to choose from (over 200, to be exact), which can be confusing when trying to decide the right massage for you […]
The Florida Academy Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are upon us, which means it’s time to start compiling your holiday gift lists and shopping for your friends and family! Florida Academy rounded up some of the best of our services to treat your friends, family, or even yourself to this season. And best of all, our “Buy A Gift, Get A […]
Florida Academy to Partner with Rodan + Fields Skincare Line
Florida Academy has chosen to partner with Rodan +Fields, one of the leading skincare brands founded by world-renowned dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, the creators of Proactiv® Solution. Named the 2010 Rising Star by the Direct Selling Association (DSA) for its dedication to achieving a high standard of excellence in business operations, […]
5 Easy Steps to Create the Perfect Zombie Makeup
Halloween is upon us, which means it’s time to decide who you’ll be dressing up as. The zombie is a popular choice for many, so we’re here to take your zombie look from scary to absolutely terrifying! We’ve broken out the steps for you, so all you have to do is get into character. These […]
Top 5 Skin Care Myths
If you think you’ve heard it all when it comes to skincare, think again. We polled our students and found the top 5 skincare myths that many believed to be true before learning otherwise at Florida Academy. The following myths and tips on how you should really be taking care of your skin will make […]
Regarding Senate Bill 524 (Sexually Violent Predators) Effective July 1, 2014
This legislation requires each licensed institution to inform students and employees at orientation and on our website of the existence of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) sexual predator and sexual offender registry website and toll free telephone number. For more information: FDLE website: http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/homepage.do FDLE toll-free number: 1 (888) 357-7332 for TTY Accessibility: […]
Florida Academy hosts Fort Myers Black & White Party: an evening of beauty and fashion
Guest Redken NYC master cosmetologists demonstrate cutting edge techniques at the Fort Myers Black & White Party (Beauty Fashion Evening) for the public and students alike. Fort Myers mayor Randy Henderson Jr became an honorary graduate of Florida Academy at the event and proudly displays his Florida Academy diploma after ceremony with school President, Dr […]
Florida Academy Announces 97% Job Placement Rate for 2013
If you’re looking for a new career, Florida Academy offers many opportunities to pursue high demand jobs. With a 97% job placement rate in 2013, Florida Academy can get you the education you need while also helping to match you with employers that love our graduates! We were recently featured in a Naples News story […]
Massages in the waiting room?
Florida Academy was honored to be featured on NBC 2’s Health Matters segment that highlighted our students offering massage therapy to patients in the Gulf Coast Medical Center. Massages in the waiting room. Florida-Academy’s Massage Therapy Students Got Highlight Here’s an excerpt from the piece… They set up shop three days a week and in […]