Cosmetology & Barbering Program
Cosmetology and Barbering Programs
Are you interested in a career as a hairstylist or barber? As part of Leyden's Cooperative Education Program, you can become a licensed hairstylist, barber!
We are excited to provide you with this unique opportunity to complete the first year of this two-year program while in high school. Leyden District 212 is committed to your success and will fund a large portion of the tuition fees associated with this program. See below for financial information.
Partner Sites
Ms. Roberts Academy - Located at 552 Mannheim Rd A, Hillside, IL 60162
Since 1960, Ms Roberts Academy has transformed individuals who dreamed of becoming hair and/or makeup artists into professional, highly-trained cosmetologists. Our campus offer large, fully-equipped classrooms, locker facilities, a spacious student lounge, and an exceptional clinic area for practical purposes. We constantly push our students and educators to exceed both their and our expectations so they can excel in the cosmetology world. It is our goal to educate our students better than other beauty schools so our students can change the world of cosmetology for the better. Want to learn more about our school? Contact us by dialing 708-649-9088.
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday (Optional, Make-Up)
Erskine Reeves Barber Academy - Located at 552 Mannheim Rd B, Hillside, IL 60162
Erskine Reeves Barber Academy of Hillside, IL will give you the finest training to cultivate the entrepreneur barber in you. Get the barber knowledge you need from us. We can answer your questions about the styling processes, haircuts in general, the academy itself, and more. Do not hesitate to give us a call with your questions .We've been sharing our knowledge of the barbering industry with you since 2014. Contact us to learn more about our courses and our academy. We'll get you trained to be a certified barber in no time. Our qualified personnel are eager to meet you. Contact us by dialing 708-493-0936
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday (Optional, Make-Up)
How it Works
Students enroll in Cooperative Education (COOP 613 & COOP 623). Cooperative Education is a formal course for entering the workforce.
Cooperative Education allows eligible Seniors to leave campus early to attend the cosmetology, or barbering courses. The cosmetology and barbering program is a two-year program open only to Seniors who enroll in the Cooperative Education Program (Co-op). The first year includes 750 hours of cosmetology or barbering instruction.
Financial Information
Cosmetology and Barbering Programs
Year One: Tuition $6,000, Kit $1,400 Year Two: Tuition $6,000
Students who earn a B or better for BOTH semesters only pay for the kit ($1,400)! If the student does not receive an A or B for BOTH semesters, the parent/guardian/students will be responsible to pay the full amount of the year one tuition and kit ($7,400). Payments are required by the due dates. FULL PAYMENT FOR YEAR ONE IS DUE PRIOR TO GRADUATION.