STUDS Apprenticeship Program

STUDS ACADEMY

TRAINING PROGRAM

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TRAINING THE NEXT CLASS OF EXPERT PIERCERS

At Studs, we do one thing and do it best: ear piercing. Our piercing expertise guarantees a safe, precise, and elevated experience. To ensure our piercing quality, we train our Studs expert ear piercers in-house at the Studs Academy Training Program .

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BECOME A STUDS PIERCER

Earn while you learn in our structured, paid training program—combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience piercing real clients. Over a minimum of six weeks, apprentices engage in extensive training covering key areas such as sterilization, bedside manner, precision piercing techniques, and workplace safety. This rigorous training paired with continuing education equips them with the skills and confidence needed to provide the safest and most stylish ear piercings in the industry

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Must travel to a flagship studio for the entire duration of the apprenticeship program. If travel is required for training, Studs will cover the costs of flights and lodging

Must have the following availability:

Part-Time: 18-29 hours per week, with required availability from Friday-Sunday
Full-Time: 40 hours per week, with required availability on weekday and weekend shifts

Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

POST-GRADUATION

$31-$38/hour + tips as a full-time or part-time Studs Piercer!

TRAINING PAY

Earn: $17.50/hour + tips

Paid Expenses: We cover travel expenses to training locations

WANT TO GET PIERCED AT STUDS ACADEMY?

Experience the Studs difference! Receive a FREE piercing at our Meatpacking District Academy location or other select training studios across the nation.

Appointments are supervised by our most experienced educators.

*For optimal healing, Studs will perform up to four piercings per person, based on piercer discretion.