La Moda Apprenticeship Academy

La Moda Apprenticeship Academy is a cosmetology and beauty industry training institution located in Merced, California. The academy operates on an apprenticeship model, providing practical beauty industry training as an alternative pathway to licensure. Detailed institutional type, level, and IPEDS outcome metrics are not reflected in current records.

La Moda Apprenticeship Academy's training focus encompasses cosmetology and related beauty disciplines. California's apprenticeship pathway for cosmetology allows students to complete supervised hours at a licensed salon while receiving related technical instruction, as an alternative to attending a traditional cosmetology school. Prospective students should contact the academy directly for program details, required hours, and information on the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensure process.

Merced, CA is located in the San Joaquin Valley in central California, serving a community that includes a growing population of students and working adults. Licensed cosmetology professionals in the Merced area have employment opportunities in local salons, spas, and personal care businesses serving the region.