Fortis College-Orange Park

Orange Park, FL

560 Wells Road
Orange Park, FL 32073

Welcome
As the world changes and the need for increased cosmetic skills grows dramatically, the demand for trained cosmetologists becomes even more acute. The Beauty and Cosmetology communities across the country are developing or expanding their services and creating new and exciting career opportunities for individuals prepared to meet this challenge. 

Fortis College trains qualified individuals to meet these growing needs. The Institute offers learning experiences in a concentrated time frame and provides the environment for advancement into the Cosmetology Arts and Sciences.

Fortis College endeavors to:

1. Meet regional needs for qualified cosmetology professionals and to provide the rapidly growing community with competent personnel trained in the Cosmetology Arts and Sciences.
2. Provide a mechanism whereby qualified individuals may pursue technical training, without jeopardizing existing economic responsibilities, and pursue vertical career advancement through programs that provide career mobility.
3. Serve the community as a whole by developing and offering additional training programs as career opportunities are identified both locally and/or regionally.
   

Aesthetics / Skincare Diploma
The Aesthetics Skincare program provides students training in the traditional holistic approach to skin care and includes additional training in the areas of make up and color analysis, mask and spa therapies, hair removal, enzyme treatments, pressure points massage, body wrapping, Microdermabrasion and hot stone treatments. Students are introduced to medical pharmaceutical product protocols and will learn the principles of effective retailing and general business development as it relates to the practice of the skincare professional. Graduates from the program will demonstrate a basic and advanced understanding of the structure and function of the skin and how to apply skin care treatments through the effective utilization of product and equipment protocols.

The Aesthetics Skincare Program prepares students for registration in the state of Florida as a registered facial specialist and certification in body wrapping. The registered graduate is qualified for entry-level employment as a registered facial specialist with training critical for employment opportunities in resort spas and medical facilities. The graduate can demonstrate communication and employability skills and can apply professional and appropriate ethics to all areas of the job.

Career Services
It is Fortis College's intention to offer effective job search assistance service to all students as they approach graduation. Fortis College has developed a program designed to assist a person in securing employment within his/her field of study. Services of the department include career preparation activities for current students, outreach to prospective employers in the community and follow-up with graduates.

Fortis College does not guarantee employment to anyone nor does it guarantee employment opportunities in any geographic area or employment at a specific starting wage. It is the intent of Fortis College to make reasonable good-faith efforts to assist graduates with securing employment in the field for which they have been trained.

Students attending Fortis College are required to participate in all career preparation activities and submit necessary documentation as part of their graduation requirements.

Recent graduate and students approaching graduation receive first priority for job search assistance services. Part-time job search assistance (unrelated to the career field) is available to current students who are making satisfactory progress. Students desiring this service should contact the Career Services Department for information.

Financial Assistance
The purpose of financial assistance is to aid those students in financial need who are seeking post-secondary education. A person who wishes to apply for financial assistance must meet all eligibility requirements. Application for financial assistance does not guarantee eligibility.

Student Application for Federal Title IV Funds requires the applicant:

• Must be enrolled as a student at an eligible institution in an eligible program.
• Must not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a repayment on a previously awarded federal grant.
• Meet all requirements established by the US Department of Education.
• Must meet all requirements for satisfactory progress.
• Must provide all documentation requested by the Finance Officer.
  
  
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