Apprentice Program

APPRENTICESHIP

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Our Apprenticeship Program is an opportunity for you to receive paid training to become a professional piercer at Studs.

The program is a minimum 6 week commitment and includes classroom style learning, observation, and hands-on training. You will be taught various skills including: sterilization; bedside manner; piercing techniques; and workplace safety practices. At Studs, we only pierce ears and we only use single use sterilized needles.

Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll select a Full-Time 4-Day or Full-Time 5-Day piercing position at a growing nationwide brand that offers:

Competitive hourly rate, $28.00-$38.00/hour
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance) and paid time off
Three months of paid family leave (biological, adoptive, & foster parents are all eligible)
Paid sabbatical after four years of service
Exclusive employee piercing and jewelry discounts (plus discounts for friends & family)

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COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY:

Apprentices are compensated for their training at an hourly rate of $16/hr
Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship, you will be eligible for, but not entitled to, Full-Time employment as a Piercer At Studs.
- Full-time employment selection includes a standardized 4-Day Workweek (Wednesday-Sunday) or a standardized 5-Day Workweek (Monday-Tuesday, Friday-Sunday or Wednesday-Sunday)
If travel is required for training, Studs will cover the costs of flights and lodging

APPRENTICE REQUIREMENTS:

3 years of work experience, including two years as a Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, or Service Provider preferred
Interest in a Full-Time role as a Studs Piercer, upon program completion with availability for a 4-Day Workweek selection (Thursday-Sunday) or 5-Day Workweek selection (Monday-Tuesday, Friday-Sunday or Wednesday-Sunday)
Great interpersonal skills interacting with patients and excitement about applying these skills to customers
Interest in a full-time role as a Studs piercer, upon program completion
Travel to a flagship Studs studio for duration of training
Participation during the entire program is mandatory

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GET PIERCED BY A STUDS APPRENTICE!

Working on real clients is essential to the apprentice experience.

We offer FREE apprenticeship piercings with discounted piercing jewelry on a rolling basis!

Apprenticeship appointments are always monitored by our most experienced piercing operations educators.

*For optimal healing, Studs will only perform two piercings per person in an 8-week period. You can book two piercings in one appointment or one piercing across two separate appointments.

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