Elevate for Humanity Career and Technical Institute provides workforce development and technical training services. Programs, funding eligibility, certification preparation, employer participation, and training availability may vary. Elevate for Humanity does not guarantee employment, certification issuance, wage outcomes, or licensure approval.

Certiport ESB

Beauty & Career Educator — salon skills + workforce credentials in 12 weeks.

Salon services, peer teaching, Certiport ESB, and Rise Up certification. Hybrid schedule. Free with WIOA or Workforce Ready Grant.

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Free with WIOA + WRG
Certiport ESB certification
Rise Up credential
Hybrid schedule

ETPL Approved

Beauty & Career Educator

Train to become a licensed beauty educator and career instructor.

12 weeks15–20 hrs/week3 credentialsHybrid

Delivered by an approved training partner.

$4,730

FSSA IMPACT

Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training — pays for training at no cost to current SNAP or TANF recipients. Contact FSSA at 800-403-0864 (press 3) or ask your DFR eligibility worker for a referral.

Employer-Sponsored

Earn wages while you train. Employer covers tuition through the apprenticeship agreement.

Self-Pay Available

Flexible payment plans, BNPL options, and income-share available.

New Applicant

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Program at a Glance

Answers workforce boards and applicants need before applying.

When do I start?

Rolling enrollment — next cohort date confirmed after application

Hybrid — flexible scheduling with monthly/quarterly cohorts

How long does it take?

12 weeks · 15–20 hrs/week

10–15 participants per cohort

What credential do I earn?

Rise Up Career Readiness Credential — issued by Rise Up

What job can I get?

Independent Beauty Contractor ($28,000–$45,000)

Indiana

What does it cost?

$4,730

Is funding available?

FSSA IMPACT, Employer-paid for eligible participants

Credentials You Earn

Each credential is issued by its certifying authority upon passing required exams or completing supervised hours — not by Elevate.

Rise Up Career Readiness Credential

Issued by Rise Up — nationally recognized in this field

Nationally recognized career readiness certification for workforce entry.

Validity: Lifetime

CPR/First Aid Certification

Issued by American Red Cross — nationally recognized in this field

Emergency response certification required for salon and educator roles.

Validity: 2 years

OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification

Issued by CareerSafe — nationally recognized in this field

OSHA-authorized workplace safety training.

Validity: Lifetime

Full credential disclosure and issuing-authority mapping

Training to Employment Pathway

How this program connects instruction, credentialing, employers, and wages — the sequence workforce boards use to evaluate programs.

Step 1 · Training
12 weeks · Hybrid — flexible scheduling with monthly/quarterly cohorts
Step 2 · Credential
Rise Up Career Readiness Credential (Rise Up)
Step 3 · Experience
Hands-on lab and/or clinical or work-based practice
Step 4 · Employer pathway
Introductions to partners including Independent salon owners
Step 5 · Entry role & wage
Independent Beauty Contractor · $28,000–$45,000
Step 6 · Advancement
Salon Educator / Trainer ($35,000–$50,000)

Employment is not guaranteed. Outcomes depend on individual performance, credential attainment, and local labor market conditions.

$28,000–$55,000

Typical wage range

192 hrs

Total training hours

3 credentials

Industry recognized

11% (faster than average)

Job growth (2024)

Aligned with:ETPL Program ID #10004648WIOA Title ICIP Code 13.1319

Full Workforce Pathway

Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.

Step 1

Eligibility & Intake

Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.

Step 2

Training & Assessments

Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.

Step 3

Credential

Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.

Step 4

Employer Placement

Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.

Step 5

Wage Outcome

Target entry wages aligned to $28,000–$55,000.

What You'll Learn

Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.

Salon Services Fundamentals

·Manicuring techniques
·Nail care and polish application
·Customer service in salon settings
·Infection control and sanitation
·Professional appearance standards

Peer Teaching & Education

·Instructional design basics
·Community workshop facilitation
·Presentation and communication skills
·Mentorship and leadership
·Curriculum development for peer programs

Entrepreneurship & Business

·Business planning fundamentals
·Independent contractor setup
·Pricing and service menus
·Marketing and social media
·Financial literacy for small business

Career Readiness

·Resume and portfolio building
·Interview preparation
·Workplace professionalism
·Digital professionalism
·Rise Up credential preparation

Safety & Compliance

·OSHA 10 workplace safety
·CPR and First Aid
·Chemical safety in salon environments
·Client documentation and consent
·HIPAA awareness for service providers

What's Included in This Program

All training components delivered as part of your enrollment

Partner-Delivered Training

Milady Standard Cosmetology — Salon Services Module

Required

Milady/Cengage · Integrated across 12 weeks

Cosmetology Certificate

Included Certifications

CPR/First Aid Certification

American Red Cross / HSI · 4 hours

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

CareerSafe · 10 hours

How You Can Start

Choose the path that fits your situation.

There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.

Lowest Cost Path

FSSA IMPACT or Employer-Sponsored

Indiana residents — SNAP/TANF recipients or employer sponsor

SNAP or TANF recipients may qualify for free training through Indiana's FSSA IMPACT program. Alternatively, a licensed employer can sponsor your apprenticeship at no cost to you.

WorkOneWIOATrade ActSNAP E&TJRI

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Self-Pay — All States

$4,730tuition

Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.

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Self-pay options

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Not in Indiana or not currently funding-eligible? Talk to an advisor about self-pay and payment plan options — we'll map the right next step in about 10 minutes.

Next Step

Apply Now Request Information Indiana Career Connect

Start your workforce funding application online at Indiana Career Connect, or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to complete eligibility intake. WorkOne — not your training provider — approves WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant vouchers.

Funding & How to Start

ETPL-listed — workforce funding may cover tuition

ETPL-approved program. WIOA, Workforce Ready Grant, and FSSA IMPACT eligibility determined by your case manager or WorkOne office.

Indiana ETPLWIOAWorkforce Ready GrantFSSA IMPACTEmployer-Sponsored

Is this program fundable?

Yes — for eligible Indiana residents

Federal and state workforce programs may cover tuition, tools, and certification fees when you are approved. Eligibility is decided by WorkOne or your workforce agency — not by Elevate for Humanity.

Self-pay option: $4,730 — WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant accepted. Self-pay: $4,730 with payment plans available.

How workforce funding works →

Indiana Career Connect

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How to start the funding process

Go to Indiana Career Connect online or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to begin eligibility intake.

1
Start online at Indiana Career Connect
Create or sign in at Indiana Career Connect and search for "Elevate for Humanity" as your training provider.
2
Or visit your nearest WorkOne career center
WorkOne staff complete the WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant eligibility assessment. Funding approval happens at WorkOne — not at your training school.
3
Complete eligibility with a WorkOne case manager
Bring ID and employment history. Your case manager determines whether you qualify for an Individual Training Account (ITA) voucher.
4
Enroll after your training voucher is approved
Return to Elevate with your WorkOne authorization to finish enrollment. Approved students often pay $0 for tuition and certification fees.

Indiana Career Connect (online)Find nearest WorkOne center

Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.

Named Employer Partners

Independent salon owners
Community organizations
Workforce development agencies

Placement Pipeline

Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and funding pathway.
Training milestones and credentials are tracked to completion.
Employer introductions are prioritized for interview-ready graduates.
Placement support continues through first wage outcome reporting window.

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Start Your Beauty & Career Educator Journey

Free to apply · No payment required · An advisor will contact you within 1 business day

Ready to Start Your Beauty & Career Educator Career?

$0 with WIOA or Workforce Ready Grant. Self-pay: $4,730.

Your path from application to career

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2–3 min form

Approved

24–48 hrs

Enrolled

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Trained

Program runs

Placed

Career launch

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