THATCHER, Ariz. — After more than a decade of demand exceeding available space, EA has opened a new Cosmetology Program facility designed to nearly double student capacity, and the entire community is invited to see it. The 12,000-square-foot space includes three classrooms, specialized rooms for skin and nail care, full-service salons, student support areas, and other modern training spaces. It increases the program’s capacity from 70 to 130 students, creating more opportunities for students to prepare for careers in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology. The facility is part of a $15 million cosmetology and healthcare construction project funded through EA reserves and state support without bonding or a tax increase. As they make their way through the facility, they will collect essential hair, skin, and nail care products provided by the Cosmetology Program, its sponsors, and EA.