Program Information


What We Offer: Cosmetology

Did you know that the average cosmetology school costs $10,000-$15,000 in tuition? The CAVIT Cosmetology program continues to be one of the best investments a student in Pinal County can make in his or her future.


Program Highlights
  • Experience and manage a professional full-service interactive salon and spa environment.
  • Express individual creativity by providing a wide range of hair, color, nail, and skincare services.
  • Work with professional cosmetologists using advanced techniques in preparation for state licensure.

Career Focus
  • Prepared for state licensing cosmetology exam and further education.

Enrollment Period

First year students will attend CAVIT from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. daily. Second year students will attend classes from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. daily.


Entrance Requirements
  • Must be a full-time student at one of the five participating satellite school districts.
  • Must have obtained ten high school credits.
  • Must have successfully completed two years of English.
  • Display a good attendance record.
  • Must possess a Social Security Card.
  • Must be 16 years of age by June 10, 2013.
  • No criminal record.

Program Length

This program requires 1,600 hours of classroom instruction. Students who successfully complete the curriculum and the required hours qualify to take the Basic Operator’s exam given by the State of Arizona.


Awards and Recognition
  • 2nd Place - Arizona 2008 SkillsUSA Cosmetology Competition
  • 1st - 3rd Place- Region 3 2008 SkillsUSA Cosmetology Competition
  • 2nd Place - 2007 Arizona SkillsUSA Cosmetology Competition

Related Specialties

 

  • Barber
  • Cosmetology School Director
  • Esthetician
  • Hairstylist and Cosmetologist
  • Instructor
  • Nail Technician
  • Professional Makeup Artist
  • Salon Owner
  • Skin Care Specialist
  • Spa Owner
   


Approved Training Program with AZ Board of Cosmetology


Clinic Services



  • 14/14 students licensed and counting - 100% pass rate!


Program Instructors

Elizabeth Turner

Elizabeth Turner
(520) 426-4937

Elizabeth Turner has over 22 years in management and teaching experience at Arizona and California cosmetology schools. She is a Redken master color technician and an OPI certified nail technician educator. Elizabeth has worked as a platform educator and trainer at hair shows across the country. Elizabeth joined CAVIT in 2010.

Carolyn Ramirez

Carolyn Ramirez
(520) 426-4937

Carolyn Ramirez has 17 years of cosmetology salon experience working in Arizona and New Mexico salons. Carolyn has worked as a floor instructor for nail, hair, and aesthetic classes for seven years. She heads up our first-year program. Carolyn joined CAVIT in 2011.



Program Resources
  • Students begin classes on June 10, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. Students attend the summer program from 6/10 through 7/19 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,  Monday through Friday.

 




  • Cosmetology $600.00