Veterans Beauty Professionals Organization
"Our mission is to empower and support military and veterans as they transition into the civilian world by introducing the beauty industry.
We provide comprehensive training, mentor-ship, and sponsorships for professional growth and success."
How we support,
Our community of veterans and instructors spans across the nation, with a shared goal of revolutionizing the transition process for veterans. Our focus extends beyond just helping veterans transition smoothly, as we are committed to empowering both veterans and their spouses to reach their full potential. We go beyond helping veterans secure jobs, as we strive to equip them with the necessary skills to pursue fulfilling careers in the permanent, Microblading, and micro pigmentation industry. Our vision extends beyond the present, as we work towards shaping a better future for those who sacrificed for this country.
What We Do...
The objective of the Veterans Beauty Professional Organization is to provide military spouses, transitioning service members, and veterans with the necessary resources to successfully transition into civilian careers. Through partnerships with prominent permanent makeup schools nationwide, we offer a comprehensive career transition program tailored specifically for veterans.
Our program participants meet in a once a week meetings with representatives from schools and industries to gain insights into permanent makeup and micropigmentation culture, acquire technical skills relevant to their education and career path, and establish meaningful connections with both veteran and civilian professionals.
We conduct our Career Readiness Program twice a year during the fall and spring at no cost to veterans and their spouses. Our program is delivered by licensed Instructors from the Department of Education, as well as guest lecturers who are experienced professionals and executives from leading companies. This ensures that participants can actively network during the program and stay informed about current hiring practices. Our course curriculum has been approved by the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision and focuses on professional development and is regularly updated to incorporate the latest career and learning research.
Throughout the program, each participant receives personalized support from a volunteer Permanent Makeup Coach. These coaches, who include alumni from the International School of Permanent Makeup, VBPO, company representatives, and other individuals passionate about assisting veterans in their career transitions, offer guidance, address personal transition and career-related queries, and help devise individualized career search strategies and plans.
Upon completing the program, participants emerge with a concrete plan to further their careers. They possess improved skills to articulate their military experience, a deeper understanding of Micropigmentation culture, and an expanded professional network. All VBPO alumni receive continued support in the form of career counseling and access to networking opportunities and professional development events held nationwide, both in-person and virtually.
Schedule of Events
August 7
Permanent Make & Microblading
East Coast
Selected applicants will commence an eight-week training program in permanent makeup and Microblading that includes online coaching, hands-on training, opportunities to work on live models, mentorship, and career success training.
December 4
Scalp Micropigmentation Training
East Coast
Selected applicants will commence a four-week training program in Scalp Micropigmentation Training that includes online coaching, hands-on training, opportunities to work on live models, mentorship, and career success training.
February TBD
Permanent Makeup & Microblading
West Coast
Selected applicants will commence an eight-week training program in permanent makeup and Microblading that includes online coaching, hands-on training, opportunities to work on live models, mentorship, and career success training.
Bottom Line
About 200,000 service members transition to civilian life each year, according to the DOD, Some veterans may struggle to find civilian employment. For example, a veteran may not know how his or her military training could apply to a civilian job. Federal law requires DOD and the Coast Guard to establish centers to provide help. But rarely can you see any programs that involve the beauty industry. This is where we come in.
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