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Permanent Makeup Apprenticeship
What is an apprenticeship?
In order to become a licensed tattoo artist in Minnesota, the State requires 200 hours of actual pigment implementation into skin (tattooing), under a licensed supervisor. These 200 hours are your apprenticeship.
An apprentice is a student who has already completed their training and received their certification, either with us or with another school, and is working toward their full licensure. An apprenticeship is the opportunity to put that training into practice on live models. Each apprentice is given a licensed Supervisor who can assist in helping them perfect the skills they have been trained on.
Permanent Makeup Apprenticeship
What is an apprenticeship?
In order to become a licensed tattoo artist in Minnesota, the State requires 200 hours of actual pigment implementation into skin (tattooing), under a licensed supervisor. These 200 hours are your apprenticeship.
An apprentice is a student who has already completed their training and received their certification, either with us or with another school, and is working toward their full licensure. An apprenticeship is the opportunity to put that training into practice on live models. Each apprentice is given a licensed Supervisor who can assist in helping them perfect the skills they have been trained on.
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Permanent Makeup Apprenticeship
To become a licensed tattoo artist in Minnesota, the State requires 200 hours of actual pigment implementation into skin (tattooing), under a licensed supervisor. Our apprenticeship program fulfills all of the State’s requirements.
An apprentice is a student who has already completed their training and received their certification, either with us or with another school, and is working toward their full licensure. An apprenticeship is the opportunity to put that training into practice on live models. Each apprentice is given a licensed Supervisor who can assist in helping them perfect the skills they have been trained on.
Our Program is a Paid Apprenticeship Program; Up to 8 months /2 Days a week. We offers many choices to fit your needs:
- Apprenticeship for MN Academy Graduates
- Apprenticeship for Other Institute Graduates
- Assisted Apprenticeship Programs
***Assisted Apprenticeship: This program helps students develop and execute marketing plans such as: social media set up, up to 3 months social media postings, marketing budget for advertising, and guarantees models/clients during the apprenticeship term. Throughout the apprenticeship term, the Academy will book 200 hours of client services on your behalf. For more details or information, please contact our Academy Coordinator.
MN Academy Graduates
- 200 Hours Apprenticeship for Academy Graduates – $5750
- 200 Hours Assisted Apprenticeship Program for Graduates -$9500
- 100 Hours Apprenticeship -$3750
- 50 Hours Apprenticeship -$2000
Other Institute Graduates
We welcome students from other Body Art institutions to apprentice with us. We offer 2 programs for Non-Academy Graduates (students from other institutions):
- 200 Hours Apprenticeship for Non-Academy Graduates -$6500
- 200 Hours Assisted Apprenticeship Program for Non- Academy Graduates -$10500
Why Take
This Course
- Hands-On Supervision for each client
- Unlimited Support from Supervisors
- Dry Goods Supplies Included
- Artistic & Educational Environment
- State-of-the-Art Facility
Meet
Your Trainer
Kay Holtz
Kay has aggressively traveled the world to be educated and mentored by the leading pioneers and innovators of the beauty industry, specifically the Permanent Make Up segment. Kay has been trained and certified as ‘Master Level’ with iconic organizations including: S Academy, PhiLashes, New Look Laser College, Girls Ink, the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP)
Holly Yonker Stoviak
With a career in the beauty industry spanning decades, Holly has worked with top plastic surgeons in Chicago, spent over 11 years as a Master Instructor for The International Dermal Institute and currently is focused on Advanced Esthetics and Permanent Makeup both as provider and instructor. She is also a certified Laser Technician & Safety Officer.
Holly has expertise in both classic and cutting edge knowledge and techniques. Her focus is always customized treatment with maximum results the end goal. As such, she is always taking new classes in order to deliver those results.
Currently, Holly holds a MN license for AP Esthetics both practitioner and instructor and a MN license for Body Art Technician (Permanent Makeup).
Tavi Vo
Tavi Vo professional career background in the beauty industry spans over the course of the past 20 years beginning as a spa owner/operator in a suburb of St. Paul where she managed the operations and employees as she built a successful business. After several years, Tavi sold her spa, and focused on building her technical skills as a licensed Nail Technician. Tavi has obtained many loyal clients over the years and her attention to detail and results have delighted her clients over the years. Tavi then went on to become a licensed Permanent Makeup Artist. She specializes in Microblading, Ombré Brows, Combo brows, Lips, Liners, SMP. Besides showcasing her technical skills, Tavi is also a Permanent Makeup Artist Apprenticeship Supervisor, where she mentors and supervises students to successfully complete the state of Minnesota requirements for becoming licensed in Body Art.
Words
From Our Student
I am so blessed to have found this academy here in Minnesota. Not only was it the only one I found that i felt positive about, but everything about it turned out to be worth it.
Kay really shares her knowledge and experiences with me hands on. She even continues to teach and help me grow and better myself so that I can master my skills. She’s a true artist and skillful teacher.
I am very excited to continue my journey as a PMU artist and with the staff that comes along with the academy and studio, I have a team I can rely on and work with!
If you’re looking into becoming a PMU artist, you have a passion for beauty, or just want to learn a new skill, this academy is where you need to be, so don’t hesitate, join our PMU team! #pmuchangeslives
Boon Beddor
Frequently
Asked Questions
Details
- An apprentice is a student who has already completed their basic training and received their certification, either with us or with another school, and is working toward their full licensure.
- An apprenticeship is the opportunity to put that training into practice on live models. Each apprentice is given a licensed Supervisor who can assist in helping them perfect the skills they have been trained on.
- In order to become a licensed tattoo artist in Minnesota, the State requires 200 hours of actual pigment implementation into skin (tattooing), under a licensed supervisor. These 200 hours are your apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship Topics
- You get the support and supervision from your supervisor to perfect your skills.
- If you took our training course you’re able to audit the same class again at no charge.
- You will have the opportunity to work on many different skin types and ethnicities
- You get the support of many other apprentices that have been in your shoes and will offer helpful advice and moral support.
- You have the opportunity to purchase supplies at our in house store rather than having to order them.
- Your disposable sundries, bed and lamp are free of charge.
- You’re able to make a sliding commission during your apprenticeship. Yes! You earn while you learn!
- We help you develop your marketing skills with tips and advice.
- You’re able to use our booking system and inbound calls are rotated with artists available on the days clients need to book.
- You have the opportunity to grow with the company after you are fully licensed.
Prerequisites
- Here at MN Brow Lash Studio & Academy, we not only offer the best courses available in the country, we also offer great apprenticeship programs.
- As a graduate of our permanent make-up course, you will be eligible for our discounted Apprenticeship Program at $5750
- Not a MN Brow Lash Academy graduate? No Problem! We offer apprenticeships to every student with a course completion certificate. This $6500 apprenticeship program includes 4 hours of hands-on training to get you up to speed with our high standards of quality artistry.
- Concerned you might not be able to find clients to come to the academy for your apprenticeship? No problem! You can register for our assisted apprenticeship.
- With an Assisted Apprenticeship we will book your 200 hours worth of clients for you through the academy.
- Also, we will help you market for your clients by creating marketing plans, social media pages, and doing weekly postings to help bring in clients.
- As a graduate of our permanent make-up course this assisted apprenticeship program is available to you for $9,500 including clients and marketing.
- If you are not a graduate of one of our courses, assisted apprenticeship is $10,500.
License
- We require all students to complete a bloodborne pathogens certification before attending our courses.Please visit http://www.health.state.mn.us/ to find out which certifications are accepted in the state of Minnesota. Please check out your state’s health department website for the correct information if you are attending from out of state.
- Permanent Makeup Artists including Microbladers must do a 200 hour hands-on apprenticeship under a licensed supervisor in order to apply for a MN Body Art license & be able to work legally in a facility licensed for Body Art.
- During your hands-on apprenticeship you will work under a MN Temporary Body Art license issued to you by the MN Dept. of Health.
- You will be required to carry personal insurance during your apprenticeship. We can help you to connect with the appropriate insurance providers.
Do you have a Payment Plan?
- We have a payment plan to help our apprentices with a 10% processing fee.
- You also will be earning money as you provide services during your apprenticeship.
Great education! I’m grateful I got to attend such an amazing academy. Kay and Holly are very knowledgeable and helped me every step of the way! I feel confident moving into this new journey with my career