The Future Professionals program gives teens ages 16–18 industry-recognized credentials, the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal, and real workforce experience — all while still in school.
Future Professionals is MB Academy's workforce development program for young women and men ages 16–18 in Columbus, Ohio. This is not a hobby class. This is a credentialing pathway — one that puts an industry-recognized license in your hands and the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal on your record before you graduate high school.
Through hands-on training in braiding, makeup artistry, threading, shampooing, and leadership, participants earn credentials they can use immediately — to get hired, to build a clientele, or to launch their own business. We believe in earn while you learn: every hour in our program is an hour invested in your professional future.
Manicuring is expanding to our program beginning Winter–Spring 2027 — adding yet another pathway to licensure for our participants.
Young men and women ages 16–18 in the Columbus metropolitan area who are ready to enter the workforce, earn a credential, and build a career in the beauty industry or leadership sector — while still in high school.
We're expanding our credential offerings to include Manicuring — a full licensure pathway coming Winter–Spring 2027. Notify us now to be first in line when enrollment opens.
Notify Me When Available →B.I.S. is the foundation every MB Academy program is built on. It's not just what we teach — it's how we develop the whole person alongside the credential.
Build yourself mentally and emotionally. Before you can build a career, you have to know what you're worth — and believe it. We create space for that work to happen alongside the technical training.
Discover who you are before the world tries to define you. Identity is the anchor. Everything — your brand, your professionalism, your leadership — grows from knowing who you are and what you stand for.
Develop the credentials and workforce skills that create real opportunity. Braiding, makeup, threading, shampooing, leadership — every credential you earn is a door that only you can open.
Every participant in the Future Professionals program earns an industry-recognized credential they can use immediately — to get hired, start a business, or continue their education in cosmetology.
Professional natural hair braiding techniques, protective styling, and client interaction. One of the most in-demand credentials in the beauty industry.
Professional makeup application, skin tone matching, client consultation, and industry standards for events, editorial, and daily work.
Precision facial threading technique, sanitation standards, and professional client service — a high-demand skill with a low barrier to entry.
Professional scalp care, shampoo technique, and salon standards — a foundational credential for anyone entering the cosmetology industry.
Professional leadership credential recognizing communication, team skills, initiative, and workplace readiness — valued across every industry.
Full manicuring license pathway coming Winter–Spring 2028. Apply now and we'll notify you the moment enrollment opens for this credential.
Participants in the Future Professionals program are eligible to earn the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal — a state-recognized designation that signals to employers, colleges, and training programs that you are workforce ready. This seal is documented on your official record and recognized statewide.
Earn a verifiable beauty industry credential — recognized by employers and licensing boards across Ohio.
State designation showing workforce readiness — documented on your high school record and recognized statewide by employers and colleges.
Every hour in our program is an hour toward your professional future. Build your credential, your clientele, and your confidence before graduation.
Graduate with a credential you can use immediately — no waiting, no gap, no starting from zero.
During the school year, participants attend focused training sessions designed to fit around their academic schedule — so earning a credential never comes at the cost of school performance.
Summer is when participants go deep — extended daily sessions, accelerated credential hours, real client experience, and entrepreneurship training for those building their own business.
A verifiable credential in your chosen area — braiding, makeup, threading, shampooing, or leadership — that employers and licensing boards recognize across Ohio and beyond.
A state-recognized seal on your official high school record confirming you are workforce ready — opening doors with employers, colleges, and apprenticeship programs.
Time practicing on real clients, with professional standards and a mentor-led environment that prepares you for the actual workplace — not just a classroom simulation.
Your credential is your license to earn. Whether you work for a salon, freelance, or build your own business, you leave with a skill that pays — while others are still figuring out their next step.
Mentors, instructors, industry contacts, and a community of peers all working toward the same thing — a professional foundation built before graduation.
Every cohort includes structured leadership training — professional communication, team-building, workplace initiative, and the skills that make you stand out in any field.
We accept motivated young people ages 16–18 who are ready to earn a credential, develop their skills, and enter the workforce with a competitive advantage.
Submit the form and we'll reach out within 2–3 business days.
Admission is qualification-based — we'll be in touch within 2–3 business days after you apply.