Curriculum

Kohler Academy offers comprehensive programs for hair stylists and skin therapy specialists. Prerequisites are minimal.

Educational Programs

Kohler Academy's core curricula utilize award-winning materials and hands-on education from Pivot Point International, Bumble and bumble, Dermalogica, Creative Nail Design and Kadus. All courses include review exercises and sample tests to prepare students for required State Board exams.

Cosmetology Program
Skin Therapy Program

Kohler Life Skills

Kohler Academy rounds out your technical education with training in a variety of stimulating topics designed to jumpstart your career and help you thrive in the years to come. Called the Life Skills program, this program is integrated into both the Cosmetology and Skin Therapy curricula. Based on personal and professional development goals and tools, this program encompasses topics such as:

• Time Management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Portfolio Development
• Resume Writing
• Retail Economics
• Communication Skills
• Team Building
• Business Plan Development
• Conflict Resolution
• Creativity Enhancement
• Cultural Awareness
• Financial Management
• Public Speaking/Presentation Skills
• Professional Etiquette
• Salon & Spa Building Projects
• Life Coaching
• Tolerance & Compassion and much more...

Student Involvement

All students are invited and encouraged to participate in any of the several student-led teams, councils and committees at Kohler Academy. Groups such as:

• Student Council
• D.R.E.A.M. (Design, Represent, Events, Ambassador & Marketing) Team
• Product Knowledge Teams
• Sculpting Team

These groups directly impact the culture and environment at Kohler Academy while providing students an important opportunity to apply their leadership skills and contribute creatively.

Exciting Field Trips

Another Kohler Academy advantage is the use of field trips to explore the latest trends in art and culture at world-class galleries and museums, exclusive retail shops, and leading-edge salons and spas.

Study Abroad

Twice yearly, Kohler Academy students and alumni are eligible to attend Study Abroad trips to amazing and inspiring overseas locations, including Italy (Rome and Florence), France (Paris), England (London) and Australia (Melbourne and Sydney). All Study Abroad trips include both hands-on, industry-related training and cultural excursions designed to inspire creativity.

Contact our admissions department for upcoming Study Abroad dates, locations and additional tuition costs.

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