GEORGIA

To the Dreamers, Doers & Creators of Tomorrow,

If you’ve got a passion for working with your hands, expressing yourself through the arts, or building a future on your own terms—Black Girl Beauty School of Careers GEORGIA is where your journey begins.

Here, we celebrate more than just skills—we celebrate purpose, culture, and power. Whether you're drawn to cosmetology, performing arts, audio production, or construction, this is a place where you’re seen, supported, and set up for success.

What You Can Expect:

• Hands-On Training in trades that pay and skills that last
• Creative Freedom in programs like performing arts and audio production
• Business & Life Skills to help you grow from student to entrepreneur
• Cultural Empowerment in a space that honors who you are and what you bring
• Real-World Prep with mentorship, certifications, and job-readiness
   

We’re more than a school—we’re a movement built to prepare young Black students and future professionals to rise in industries where they belong, lead, and thrive.

Whether you're perfecting fades, performing on stage, mastering soundboards, or laying the foundation for new buildings—your talent is your ticket, and we’re here to help you cash it in.

Your hands. Your voice. Your vision. Your future.

IT ALL STARTS HERE!

Welcome to Black Girl Beauty School of Careers—where skill meets soul.

What You'll Gain from Black Girl Beauty "RISE UP" Apprenticeship Program

The Black Girl Beauty Apprenticeship Program isn’t your typical classroom experience—it’s real-world training, real-time learning, and real-life opportunity for the next generation of cosmetologists, artists, audio specialists, and construction engineers. As a federally registered apprenticeship program, we offer a unique path to professional success that blends hands-on experience with mentorship, community, and career development.

Here’s What You’ll Gain as an Apprentice:

Hands-On, Real-World Experience

• Train directly in salons, studios, production environments, and worksites.
• Learn the tools, techniques, and responsibilities of your trade in live settings—not just textbooks.
   

Earn While You Learn

• Get paid as you gain skills.
• Accumulate required state licensing hours through structured, supervised work—not traditional schooling.
   

Licensing & Career Advancement

• Earn hours toward state licensure or certification in your chosen field.
• Gain qualifications that make you job-ready and competitive in your industry.
  Mentorship from Industry Professionals
• Work under the guidance of experienced, licensed mentors who are passionate about your growth.
• Learn not only the trade, but the mindset and professionalism needed to succeed.
   

Life Skills & Entrepreneurship

• Develop business skills, personal finance, branding, and communication—everything you need to thrive as a professional or entrepreneur.
   

Cultural Empowerment & Community

• Be part of a program that centers Black excellence, representation, and leadership.
• Build confidence in your identity, your abilities, and your future.
   

Whether your goal is to open a salon, perform on stage, run your own studio, or build the next big structure—the Black Girl Beauty Apprentice Program is where your journey gets real.

Skip the traditional path. Learn by doing. Grow while earning. Graduate ready.

What We’re Looking For

• Individuals passionate about beauty, arts, audio or construction industries
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to completing the apprenticeship training program
• Must meet state eligibility requirements for BGB apprenticeships

Why Choose Apprenticeship?

✔ No student debt – Earn while you learn
✔ Hands-on experience in a real salon setting
✔ Personalized mentorship from licensed professionals
✔ A direct path to state licensure and career advancement

How to Apply

Start a new career today! Click on APPLY NOW button. Complete the information and then check your email for next steps. Apply today to be matched with one of our salons, shops, studios, construction sites or employer training partners and start your journey to licensure or certification.

PLEASE NOTE:  Upon completion of your application, check you email to schedule a 15 minute consultation with a career specialist. 

The Black Gilr Beauty "RISE UP" Apprenticeship Program is a multi-employer sponsor registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, providing career pathways in performing arts, audio and construction in Georgia and all around the world in beauty, U.S. territories, nursing homes and military bases worldwide.

Check out the apprentice programs below that are offered in GEORGIA. You may click on a program to learn more. You may also scroll to the bottom to complete an application.