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SPOTLIGHT ON 2020 WINNERS
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LI’S TOP SPECIALTY SCHOOLS
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Step 3: Fill out form
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Step 5: Repeat for all your favorite people and businesses.
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BEST ADULT EDUCATION
Central Islip Adult Education
If you’re an adult and you find that it’s
not just back-to-school season for your
kids, you should look into joining the
adult education program in Central
Islip. Whether you’re looking to obtain
your high school diploma or want
to earn certifications in continuing
education (in areas such as medical
assisting, medical billing and coding, or
EKG technician training, just to name
a few), Central Islip’s adult education
classes can help you succeed. Their
mission is to find the potential in every
adult enrolled in their program and
provide them with the necessary tools
to prosper. Head over to their website
to see what classes the district has to
offer. 85 Wheeler Rd., Central Islip,
631-348-5080, centralislip.k12.ny.us
BEST ARTS SCHOOL
Ceramics BY Denise
Ceramics BY Denise offers community
members a chance to explore their creativity
with friends and family or by
themselves. It gives patrons many options
including a variety of greenware
and bisque for all types of personalities.
Instructors teach a range of events from
workshops to birthday parties. The
workshops offered include learning
how to do portraits and decorative art.
Even if you are artistically challenged,
the staff at Ceramics BY Denise invites
you to break out of your comfort zone.
2265 Rte. 112, Medford, 631-758-4855.
BEST BEAUTY SCHOOL
Long Island Beauty School
The New York Institute of Beauty offers
a wide array of educational courses including
esthetics, advanced esthetics,
makeup courses, advanced education,
spa services and more! With 20 years
of history and professional staff members,
you cannot find a better place to
go to learn how to apply the perfect
contour. If you are looking for a school
where you can learn to put your expertise
to work doing something that you
love, New York Institute of Beauty is
the place to go. Hone your skills in spa
treatments, nail care, or makeup, or
immerse yourself any other amazing
course offered and start doing what you
love! 11 Oval Dr. #180, Islandia, 631-615-
4964, nyib.edu
BEST MUSIC SCHOOL
New York Musician’s Center
Do you want your child to master an
instrument? Send them to New York
Musician’s Center to learn all about the
wonderful world of music. New York
Musician’s Center has the best singing,
guitar, violin, viola, cello, bass, and
other music lessons on Long Island.
When you are searching for music lessons
near you, you’ll find that it is not
only the best choice for music lessons
in Bellmore but also on Long Island. It
is the only music school in Bellmore
that offers music lessons on so many
instruments in one place. This saves
students time and money, as one family
can take multiple instrument lessons
on the same day. 701 Bedford Ave., Bellmore,
516-515-0236, nymcmusic.com
BEST TRADE SCHOOL
The LEARN Center
A hub of career development and
advancement, the LEARN center is
bringing highly certified workers into
the work field day by day. The LEARN
Center is the only New York State Education
Department-licensed school
to teach heavy equipment operation
and safety. It prides itself on not only
being the best trade school on Long
Island, but also for the dedication it
has for their students to flourish. The
staff members are dedicated to student
success, and the quality of education
cannot be beat! The center accepts
veterans under the GI bill and creates
ways for people of all ages to get jobs
and live lives full of enjoyment! 819
15th St., Ronkonkoma, 631-648-9991,
thelearncenter.net
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