Experiential Learning

At Laurel we define Experiential Learning as the process of learning through hands-on experiences. We believe this gives students the opportunity to gain real-world knowledge in the classroom that they can apply in the workforce. There are a multitude of benefits to experiential learning including (but never limited to): the opportunity to immediately apply what you’ve learned, improved motivation, the opportunity for reflection, and real world practice.

Laurel applies the concept of Experiential Learning to all of our programs in a variety of ways including our Cosmetology’s Redken Premier Student Salon, our Culinary Art’s Student Restaurant – Gigi’s Table, and the Electrical Technician’s simulation lab just to name a few! Student’s benefit substantially from experiential learning by increasing critical thinking skills and problem solving skills, fostering creativity, assuming responsibility and more!

Laurel believes that hands-on learning is one of the most beneficial ways to absorb knowledge and skills. Students can experience an increase in the amount of information they retain when given the chance to practice the theory they are learning. We believe in an engaging environment to help a students appetite for the learning process and to encourage the willingness to listen and pay attention! We feel that it is important for students to feel empowered in their own learning situation in order to promote critical thinking and real-world experience! That’s why we have hands-on labs from day one in most of our classrooms, using material and equipment based on real jobs that you’ll be looking to get after completion of your program!

Welding Work Lab

Commercial Electrical Labs

Industrial Electrical labs

Industrial Maintenance

Respi-Slim Lab

Simulated Patient Care

Nursing Simulation Lab

Veterinary Practice Labs

In House Student Salons

Individual Waxing / Facial Rooms

Manicure / Pedicure Stations

Massage Labs