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March 7, 2008 New York Hair Show
Avaras Academy of Hair Design is sponsoring a bus trip to the "New York Hair Show" on April 29, 2008. Cost to attend the show including transportation is $95 per person, also includes refreshments and snacks to and from the show. The bus will leave promptly at 7:00 am. For tickets call Larry Avara at 410-285-7820.
March 1, 2008
Financial assistance may be available through the "Central Scholarship Bureau (CSB)". This is a significant new scholarship opprotunity for private career school students funded by "The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc". The Weinberg Grant Program for Private Career Schools has been developed specifically for Maryland residents attending private career schools approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. There are also interest free student loans available if you are qualified. If you are eligible, help to complete the on-line application will be provided for you after you have met the requirments for acceptance into our program.
CSB website http://www.centralsb.org. Students must complete the on-line application and provide supporting documentation that shows they meet the student and program eligibility requirments as outlined in the application.
Financial
There are several sources of financial aid, if you are qualified.
Aid for the disabled(does not require payment).
Central Scholarship Bureau - (CSB)
Grants (does not require payment)
Interest Free Loans(requires payment)
Guaranteed Student Loans(Sallie Mae)(requires payment with interest)
Qualifications will be discussed, as well as help to complete the application will be provided for you after you have met the requirements for acceptance into our program.
If you need more information please call: Patty at Dundalk 410-285-7820 or Barbara at Pratt St 410-566-2420
2007 Christmas at the Academy:
November 21, 2007:
Our barber schools main charity is the "Ed Block Foundation" for abused children. Avara's Academy loves helping out the community
and received a heart warming letter from Saint Vincent's Center in Timonium, Maryland. To read the letter in full, please Click Here. If the image appears small once you click on the link, please click on the small image to fully enlarge it.
2007 Halloween at the Academy:
This is our Dundalk school having some fun during Halloween.
April 2004
Simon “Cy” Avara, master barber, owner of two barber schools, and well-known
hair stylist to two generations of prominent public officials, is profiled in
the premiere issue of Razor’s Edge, a new magazine devoted to the beauty and
barbering industries as well as an all-around guide to grooming, fitness and
health. Avara is owner and director of the International Academy of Hair
Design on Pratt St., in Baltimore, and Avara’s Academy of Hair Design in
Dundalk. He was a member and chairman of the Maryland State Board of Barber
Examiners and president of the National Board of Barber Examiners as well as
secretary-treasurer of all union affiliated barber schools in America. He is
president and founder of the Maryland Hair Designer’s Association.
Razor’s Edge, a quarterly life-style magazine, is published in Baltimore
by barber and entrepreneur Waymon E. LeFall. He can be reached at RazorsEdgeMagazine@hotmail.com
Sam Lamantia, The Founder of the "Ed Block Courage Award", and a
Graduate of "Avara's Academy of Hair Design" will be recognized for
continuous support of the "Ed Block Foundation" for over 20 years.
The Foundation helps the fight for abused children. This will be the 26th
annual dinner and it is in it's 26th year. The award will be given on
Tuesday, March 16th, and is given in 16 NFL cities.
-The International Academy of Hair Design has been selected as Baltimore's
Best Barber School by the City Paper.
The reporter stated that Senior Instructor, Mr.Nate Smith, shows leadership
skills to all trainees and you can get a good haircut for $4.00. |
