FORTIS INSTITUTE, JACKSONVILLE STUDENTS OFFERING COMPLIMENTARY HAIRCUTS TO MILITARY DADS FOR FATHERS DAY

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 26, 2011 --
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (May 26, 2011) – Fortis Institute Jacksonville is on the cutting edge for Father’s Day. In celebration of this national holiday and to honor the men who serve in the US Armed forces, students and faculty at the post-secondary institution will offer complimentary haircuts for military dads on Friday June 17 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the Fortis campus, 5995-2 University Blvd.

“The choice to open this event to the military was a natural one for our campus,” explained Executive Director Karen Scolforo. “Many of our instructors have a military background and the local military presence has had significant economic impact on our community. This event is our way of giving back to the community while supporting those who protect us and our country.”

Servicemen can either make an appointment by calling 904-443-6300 and asking for the salon or utilize the campus walk-in service. Haircuts will be provided by the students under direct supervision of licensed barbers and cosmetologists.
Tyrone Jackson, a former Fortis barber instructor who recently retired and his two sons, Askia and Kashif, jointly own Legendary Cuts in Arlington and will be part of the barber staff. These “barbers of Jacksonville” volunteered for the event because of their strong Fortis ties as well as their military connection.

“I served in Vietnam so I appreciate Fortis’ desire to give back to the community,” explained Jackson. “It is also particularly gratifying as a proud father of two sons to provide this service together in honor of Fathers Day.”

Fortis Institute, Jacksonville, formerly North Florida Institute, is located at 5995-2 University Blvd in West Jacksonville. A member of the Florida Association of Post-Secondary Schools and Colleges and the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities, Fortis Institute, Jacksonville offers programs in Cosmetology, Barber Styling, Nail/Facial Specialist, Nail Technology, Medical Assistant, Medical Basic X-ray and HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration). The barber program is the largest program in the school with 126 students enrolled. The next start date for the barber program is June 13.
For more information on this and other programs, call the campus at 904-443-6300.

About Fortis

A leading post-secondary network of colleges and institutes that engages students in a powerful learning and training experience for lifelong growth, Fortis offers career-based certificate, diploma and degree-granting programs at more than 30 schools in 13 states. Fortis College and Fortis Institute campuses prepare students for in-demand careers in healthcare, business and technology and various trades. Fortis also offers online learning platforms for many of its programs. Each Fortis campus is accredited by a nationally recognized body. Program offerings and accreditations vary by campus. Fortis is affiliated with the Denver School of Nursing, St. Paul’s School of Nursing, All State Career School, Medix School and Tri-State Business Institute.
Visit www.fortis.edu to learn more about Fortis educational opportunities.
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