Big-City amenities, hometown hospitality, and spectacular outdoor attractions make Springfield, Missouri a great place to live, learn and work. Internationally acclaimed as a safe, family-friendly town, Missouri's third-largest city was named a Safe Community by the World Health Organization of 2007. In 2008 for the third consecutive year, America's Promise Alliance named it one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People. A well-rounded city, Springfield supports a thriving arts commuinty. Missouri State University brings Broadway plays and internationally known entertainers to the city, while downtown Springfield is the scene for restaurants, dance clubs, galleries, boutiques, and live music. The surrounding Ozark Mountains plus 7,500 miles of shoreline along accessible lakes, streams, and rivers provide abundant hiking, hunting, fishing, and camping. You can revisit history at Wilson's Creek battlefield, drive through Fantastic Caverns, or take a quick trip to nearby Branson-come join us in Springfield, a family-friendly town with a great community feel.

At The System, our teaching style is unique. We believe education is an adventure and the learning experience needs to be fun. When your tour andy Paul Mitchell School, you'll experience a positive learning environment everywhere you look and culture that inspires confidence and success. Our learning communities provide you with the opportunities to develop essential skills while you explore your talents, passion. and creativity. Our instructors-we call them "Learning Leaders"-are trained to draw out the artist in you and then prepare you to compete in the real world. Paul Mitchell Schools provide you with a well-rounded lifestyle education plus extensive hands-on and classroom training in the program you choose.