Northwest College

Portland area students seeking professional licensure in the ever-evolving spa and salon industries should consider the Northwest College in Clackamas, Oregon. No matter your age, you can always begin a new career in the beauty industry. As long as you like making people feel better about themselves, you can learn the knowledge and skills to become a professional. To be admitted into one of Northwest’s programs, you need only be 18 years old and have earned a high school diploma or GED. You must also complete an interview with a Northwest admissions advisor. Northwest’s academics consist of training programs in: * Cosmetology * Hair Design and Barbering * Esthetics * Nail Technology * Cosmetology Teacher Training The school’s comprehensive Cosmetology course is 2,300 clock hours and designed to teach you the underling competencies to take the Oregon State board licensing examination. Instructors emphasize both the development of your creative skill and theoretical knowledge for a well-rounded education. Northwest’s academics focus on your performance in the classroom and in the clinic. Each program features a combination of written, oral and practical exams, as well as hands-on application in Northwest’s training laboratory. The Clackamas campus offers tuition pay plans to help students schedule their payment options. Additional forms of financial aid include scholarships, federal grants and direct loans.

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