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    2.6 (7 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center - Entrance hallway to the dining facility.

    William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center

    4.5(4 reviews)
    42.3 mi

    This is my first time here. I was picked from my local to attend a women's leadership class here…read more I arrived on a Saturday and left on a Friday. I got to meet a lot of other strong minded women. I was told that the place was originally a mansion. We were served breakfast, lunch and dinner by the hard working people. We had our room serviced each day. The place is quite and I had the opportunity to see it snow. How amazing is that. They provide coffee, tea and hot chocolate all day. They have that pebble ice. The have a small gym but enough to get a workout in. They also have a store for you to purchase merchandise swag for our union. I haven't really explored the premises but I'm sure I'll learn more when I go back in May. They have a security (front desk) 24/7

    Back for another week of training at this amazing facility located by the banks of Placid Harbor…read more Excited to meet other Veterans from across our great nation and expand my knowledge of Veteran Benefits, to share with my fellow Veterans back on Hawaii and as needed elsewhere. This all inclusive training facility is staffed with some of the best people you will ever meet. Friendly, Knowledgable and with a variety of skill sets, that create a unique and fruitful training experience! So blessed to be apart of the IAWAW Union! Strength through solidarity!

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    William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center - The old plantation home.. now the dining hall and pub

    The old plantation home.. now the dining hall and pub

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    William W. Winpisinger Education & Technology Center - Dream big, work hard, lead by example, with a focus on strength through solidarity, and you will become a great Union leader!

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    Dream big, work hard, lead by example, with a focus on strength through solidarity, and you will become a great Union leader!

    DIY Academy - Tile, Grout & Thinsets Workshop:  Learning how to cut tile.

    DIY Academy

    5.0(1 review)
    20.5 mi

    Last year I took the "Tile, Grout, and Thinset" class with the DIY Academy. It was a fantastic…read moreexperience and it gave me the confidence to fix up one of the smaller bathrooms at my house. With my master bathroom repair-and-renovation looming, I wanted to expand my knowledge base more, and Rich and the DIY Academy were once again there to help. Instead of a class, I participated in the volunteering arm of the program and assisted in the demolition and subfloor preparation of an actual master bathroom. It was a whole day of cutting, grinding, smashing, and trashing, but it certainly affirmed the old maxim, "The best way to learn is to do." A lot of times it seems educators in any field see fit to show and tell, but not so here. Rich was always there to supervise and provide support, but it was apparent that he was dedicated to having the student learn by action and not by observation. His methods provided a great blend of experience-based learning and direct instruction. Being able to take part in each process necessary to strip a room down to its bones eliminated two obstacles that scare off most homeowners from attempting to do their own renovation work. First, it removed the mystery of a home's construction: every layer of material holding the old bathroom together could be seen and held. Second, it provided some level of expectation: now having seen how the various surfaces and materials are held together, I know my own bathroom's construction will not be terribly far off. This all works together to establish a sort of baseline muscle memory for the work to be done in the future. This was another great experience with DIY Academy and I hope more such opportunities arise in the future!

    From the owner: DIY Academy is a workshop for the novice DIYer who is interested in learning hands-on skills for…read morevarious home improvement projects and repairs to your increase knowledge base when working with contractors/handymen or to be able to complete a project on your own. We will have workshops that cover various topics such as kitchen backsplash installation, minor plumbing (replacing a toilet, changing out sink hardware, installing a garbage disposal), minor drywall repair, tile floor installation, remodeling a shower, demo of tile / shower, tile installation materials, caulking, grout repair and more! This is an excellent opportunity to learn a new skill from licensed and trained professionals who are in the trades and meet new people and work in a group setting to learn these skills.

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    Tile, Grout & Thinsets Workshop: Learning how to cut tile.

    DIY Academy - Tile, Grout & Thinsets Workshop:  Learning how to cut tile.

    Tile, Grout & Thinsets Workshop: Learning how to cut tile.

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    Esthetic Institute - Esthetician Graduates

    Esthetic Institute

    3.6(44 reviews)
    14.8 mi

    Esthetic Institute is Amazing Institute ! Very happy I took…read moreMAKEUP classes by Ms Shadi ! I really enjoyed learning experience for makeup artist! Great school - very friendly and wonderful learning skills with lovely amazing professional Teacher Ms Shadi !

    Found this place through Groupon's $35 Corrective Facial deal. Their regular price is $45 and they…read morehave a stamp card where after 5 facials you get one free (which they didn't give me the first time I went, mind you). Price wise, it's unbeatable in this area. As far as what the price gets you...well a student edition that's slower and therefore abridged. There's a lot they simply don't have time for as the student tries to rush through everything in about 45minutes. The first time takes longer as there's a review of your intake forms, and a discussion on what products to use during this facial. After cleansing, an instructor comes in to check your skin and advise the student on what to do and what products to use. I found this process useful for determining what products I should and should not use. I came back and scheduled with the same student just to get an idea of how much my skin might've improved after following the instructors advice. Very useful. They student double cleanses while streaming your skin. There's always makeup removal even though I've tried telling them I have permanent makeup and no additional makeup on. I really wished they would add this to their chart so we can just skip all this "makeup removal" when no makeup is worn. Anyway, after double cleansing there's an inspection, in my case exfoliation, a mask, and then some treatment as necessary. I assume not everyone has the same treatment as we have different issues to address. Overall the rooms and tables are comfortable. They play pleasant music. It's meant to be a relaxing spa experience. However, as they don't have any lymphatic massage included, or bring any of the facial down to your neck/chest, it really feels a little j complete. There's also not been any extraction even though estheticians usually would extract.

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    Class is in session

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    Permanent cosmetics class

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    Home Inspector Training Academy - Our head instructor and local home inspector, Hollis Brown, keeps classes engaging and interesting.

    Home Inspector Training Academy

    5.0(2 reviews)
    13.2 mi

    I have been waiting to write a positive review. I believe HITA is well organized in all the systems…read moreand the curriculum is well thought out. It involves more than the requirements and one's expectations. I took in-person classes and it was a challenge but I enjoyed it a lot. There were 19 of us in my class and it was great. To me, Professor Hollis' is the best home inspection instructor that I have known in my entire life. His passion for teaching made me eager to learn. To him, time does not go by when he talks about this subject. I would like to be like him. If you are looking for a place to learn, this is the place to be. I would retake these classes a hundred times. What he teaches is priceless. I feel proud to be his student, because now I can say that I learned from the best. Erick Osinaga.

    Hollis is a seasoned professional that has a keen knowledge of the construction business, having…read morebeen in the trade for many years. His broad knowledge from being an inspector, and his engaging presentation makes the classes go by before you know it. I can't think of anyone else I would rather have taken the course from. His training is invaluable!

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    How Do You Become a Home Inspector? Train at the Academy!

    Home Inspector Training Academy - HITA graduates are prepared to deliver a professional home inspection experience to clients and colleagues.

    HITA graduates are prepared to deliver a professional home inspection experience to clients and colleagues.

    Home Inspector Training Academy - Another successful training session!  Join our classes today and begin your home inspection career soon!

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    Another successful training session! Join our classes today and begin your home inspection career soon!

    Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning

    Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning

    3.9(9 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    This review is for the NOVA Early Learning II which is attached the the strip mall next to the…read moresmoothie shop. My son went there from 6mths old to 17 mths old. I'm giving 3 stars because most of his time there was in the infant room and I want to start by saying the infant room teachers are fabulous. It seems they really get to know the babies, their habits, and personalities very well and they were truly so loving towards my son. Never once did he cry and not want to go into class when we dropped him off... until he was switched to the toddler room at 16 months. I didn't feel the same warm, inviting feeling from the toddler teachers. My son was hesitant going to that class. And within the first 2 weeks, he had had 3 accident reports that left bumps and bruises for days. We had been able to find a new day care, but he was going to be staying at the NOVA early learning academy for 2 more weeks. After giving the 2 weeks notice, I began getting a strong sense that the teachers were a bit indifferent towards him. He would be penned up with maybe one other child or by himself. Something just felt off. Then when picking him up towards the end of that first week, he ran over to me and I had to pull an OPEN STAPLE from his mouth. The teachers barely seemed concerned. No apologies from them at all. Just an excuse the HE must have pulled it from the bulletin born in the classroom (that is all within the kids' reach). The director eventually called to apologize.... But my trust in them was completely lost. I didn't bring him back there to finish his last week. I should have trusted my gut. And I'm thankful, I caught it in his mouth as soon as he ran up to me.

    I also have neighbors who have praised this center. Although, my child was never actually enrolled…read more- I did tour the center for the infant rooms. I have to say, especially for the infant 1 room.. I was not impressed. 1) There are 16 babies are ages 3-4 weeks - 16 months. That's a HUGE age and developmental range. And 16 babies? Wow! 2) 3-4 weeks is SO young. I seriously cannot imagine they have all their necessary vaccinations to be protected in group care at that age. Most centers do not allow children under 6 weeks into group care. I have to wonder why this center does. 3) Besides the range being so wide, there is no separation, logical or otherwise, of older/younger infants. While I was touring, an older baby maybe 12 months or so, climbed on top of a very young sleeping infant in a bouncer and woke them up. Now I will get to my primary complaint: 4) The administration is incompetent and above all else, they are rude! We put our daughter on the wait list for this center. We were told in September of 2014 there would be a spot available for her in March 2015. When we called in December once our daughter was born to check in and make sure a spot would be available, they told us that there would no longer be a spot available in March, but there would be one in May. I wasn't thrilled, but eh, okay.. I guess. THEN, we called back in January to check in on status (they request you call once a month... for some unknown reason) they told us they wouldn't have a spot for her until DECEMBER of 2015. September of 2014 - December of 2015. The classroom only holds babies for 16 months! They could fill the ENTIRE class up in that amount of time. We called, very upset, and visited to get clear answers. They refused to admit they skipped us on the waiting list. They insisted they give 'preference' to current enrolled families. I totally get that. But it takes 9 months to gestate a baby. The math doesn't add up. September 14 - December 15, makes us at 15 months on the waiting list. The classroom only holds babies for 16 months! They would be refilling the whole class by that point. Again, the math just doesn't add up. They obviously skipped us on the list for some reason or another and didn't even bother apologizing. During our visit, their demeanor was hostile and their overall response was appalling. They were rude. They were deceitful - and I just wouldn't trust them being the leadership where my child spends 8+ hours a day. Look for somewhere who values your child, your family and is honest and upfront with you. This is NOT that place.

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    Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning
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