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. Our apprentices and associate piercers engage in extensive training covering key areas such as sterilization, bedside manner, precision piercing techniques, and workplace safety. This rigorous training paired 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

• Full-Time: Must be available to work a flexible schedule up to five days per week (32–40 hours), including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must maintain consistent availability.
• Part-Time: Must be available to work a flexible schedule up to 29 hours per week of varying days and hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience

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Compensation & benefits

Post-graduation

$24-$38/hour + tips as a full-time or part-time Studs Piercer!

Training PAY

Earn: $18/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 service (just pay for jewelry) at 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.

Book flatiron

Book hyde park village

Book king street

Book irvine spectrum

Book rockefeller center

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WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT AN APPRENTICESHIP APPOINTMENT?

The appointment includes FREE piercing services.

While we guarantee quality services, piercing appointments may run longer than the allotted 20-minute appointment.

All piercing placements may not be available, depending on the day you book (for example, if you book an “Advanced Piercing” appointment, we may not be able to accommodate a lobe or helix piercing).

Your apprentice will work with their mentor to make recommendations on best piercing placement based on your specific ear anatomy.

WHO OVERSEES THE APPRENTICE DURING THE APPOINTMENT?

Our apprentice educators oversee all piercing appointments and have over 18 years of piercing experience.

WHAT TRAINING DOES AN APPRENTICE RECEIVE?

Throughout the program, apprentices learn various skills to become a well-rounded piercer including: piercing techniques, sterilization, bedside manner, and workplace safety practices. All apprentices are certified by the Red Cross (First Aid/CPR/AED) and required to pass a Bloodborne Pathogens course.