MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of Academy di Firenze will be to provide students with an education that will prepare them for entry level positions in salons, barber shops, retail and service related professions. The Academy aims to do this by instructing the students in their basic course of Cosmetology, Barbering, Instructor Training, Nail Technology, Esthetics, retail and service fields. It is the goal of the academy that the students will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully pass the State of Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Licensing examinations in their respected field of training. The academy will strive to provide a quality education using the most practically sound educational tools, and will continue to incorporate the latest trends in the cosmetology, barbering, nail technology and esthetics profession.

Academy di Firenze was opened in 2005 and is locally owned and operated by Wendy C . Florence.

Academy di Firenze is located at 149 West Main Street in Jerome, Idaho. The academy teaches all phases of the cosmetology, barbering, nail technology, instructor training and esthetics profession. The academy has 6,000 square feet and all newer equipment including 18 cosmetology stations, 2 barber stations, 4 nail technology stations, 6 pedicure stations, two complete facial rooms, a reception area, classroom, and student lounge. Academy di Firenze is handicap accessible to both students and patrons.

Academy di Firenze meets all state licensing requirements and is licensed by the State of Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board , 11341 W Chinden Blvd. Bldg 4, Boise, Idaho 83714, Phone (208)-334-3233, and is nationally accredited by the NATIONAL ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER ARTS & SCIENCES,Inc., 3015 Colvin Street , Alexandria, Virginia, 22314, Phone (703)-600-7600.