Lakeside, FL

Trade Schools in Lakeside, FL

Options for trade schools in Lakeside, FL include nearby Orange Park campuses at St. Johns River State College, Fortis College and American Academy of Cosmetology. Compare public CNA training, healthcare programs and beauty courses by location and intake date.

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  • SJR State's Orange Park campus is on College Drive.
  • Fortis and American Academy of Cosmetology use separate Blanding Boulevard addresses.
  • The published Orange Park CNA class is already underway.

Trade schools in and near Lakeside

The campus addresses below are in nearby Orange Park and other communities; none is listed as Lakeside. Use the school details to compare the subject and attendance plan before requesting a place.

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Match your Lakeside trip to the correct address

The Orange Park choices sit at three separate locations. Save the address for your program instead of using the city name alone.

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SJR State's Orange Park campus is at 283 College Drive, just off Blanding Boulevard. Fortis College publishes 700 Blanding Boulevard, Suite 16, for its Orange Park location. American Academy of Cosmetology is farther along the same named road at 1330 Blanding Boulevard, Suite 125.

For a Lakeside household comparing several subjects, put the correct address beside each course. Ask for the room or lab as well as the campus. If a healthcare program includes off-campus practice, request those locations before deciding that the classroom trip will fit your week.

Check the public CNA intake before planning payments

SJR State offers a public nursing assistant certificate in Orange Park. The current class calendar does not establish an available seat for a new applicant.

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For CNA classes near Lakeside, SJR State's nursing assistant page lists 120 hours and an Orange Park class running October 19-November 23, 2026. That class has started. Ask the program contact about the next application window and class before scheduling time away from work.

The Orange Park campus offers financial aid assistance, and SJR State's aid page explains its FAFSA process. Have the office review this specific certificate and your circumstances. You can also contact the CareerSource development center at the college to discuss career planning while you check the next intake.

Compare healthcare courses with Orange Park hospital roles

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is a nearby workplace to research from Lakeside. Start with its role requirements when choosing a healthcare credential.

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HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital's career page gives its location as 2001 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park. The employer's site separates nursing support, allied health and other job families, so use the actual job description to identify the education needed for your goal.

For Lakeside residents considering office-based patient care, Fortis's medical assisting catalog describes a hybrid diploma with an unpaid externship. It says externships take place during typical office hours, with none in evenings or weekends. Include that daytime commitment in your comparison, even if the classroom portion appears to fit around your job.

Common questions

Which public college offers CNA training near Lakeside?

St. Johns River State College lists Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care at Orange Park. The published course has 120 hours, with the current class ending November 23, 2026. Because that cohort is underway, call about the next intake. The campus address is 283 College Drive, Orange Park.

Can I keep an evening job during medical assisting training near Lakeside?

Compare your work hours with the complete practice schedule. Fortis's Orange Park catalog lists morning classes and a required unpaid externship during typical office hours. It specifically excludes evening and weekend externships. Ask for your likely placement schedule and location before deciding which shifts you can keep during the program.

Where are the beauty courses listed for Lakeside residents?

American Academy of Cosmetology lists its campus at 1330 Blanding Boulevard, Suite 125, Orange Park. Its program menu includes cosmetology, barbering, nails, facial specialist and full specialist training. These are nearby Orange Park options. Ask which course matches the services you want to perform and which class has an available start.

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