Programs at The Foundry Academy
Career-focused education designed for licensure, professional excellence, leadership, and long-term success.
The Foundry Academy is being developed to provide comprehensive career education that combines technical instruction, hands-on training, state board preparation, professional development, and business readiness. Our founding program will be esthetics education, with future opportunities for advanced training, continuing education, and additional career pathways as the academy grows.
Small development notice:
Programs are currently in development and subject to applicable regulatory approvals. Enrollment is not yet open.
The Foundry Academy’s founding esthetics program is being designed to prepare students with the technical knowledge, practical experience, professional confidence, and career skills required to enter the esthetics industry successfully.
Students will receive structured education that supports preparation for state licensure while also developing the communication, leadership, client-service, and business skills needed to build sustainable careers.
Founding Program
Esthetics Education
What Students Will Learn
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Skin anatomy and physiology
Skin analysis and consultation
Skin conditions and disorders
Product ingredients and formulation
Treatment planning and client education
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Infection-control practices
Disinfection and sanitation
Workplace safety
Professional ethics
Applicable laws and regulations
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Professional facial treatments
Cleansing, exfoliation, and masking
Facial massage techniques
Client consultation and treatment planning
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Waxing procedures
Hair-removal safety
Makeup application
Brow and lash fundamentals
Client preparation and aftercare
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Dermaplaning
Chemical peels
Microneedling
Microdermabrasion
Hydrodermabrasion
LED light therapy
High-frequency treatments
Ultrasonic skin treatments
Advanced treatment protocols
Professional treatment planning
Advanced techniques included in the curriculum will align with applicable state laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.
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Written examination preparation
Practical examination preparation
Test-taking strategies
Kit organization and procedures
Licensing readiness
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Resume and portfolio development
Professional communication
Client retention
Branding and marketing fundamentals
Financial and business basics
Entrepreneurship preparation
Future Program Development
Growing With the Needs of Our Region
Esthetics education represents the first phase of The Foundry Academy’s broader institutional vision. As the academy grows, future programming may include advanced professional education, continuing education, leadership development, entrepreneurship training, and additional career-focused disciplines.
Medical esthetics education
Continuing education
Licensing and examination preparation
Professional mentorship
Leadership development
Entrepreneurship and business education
Additional career-training programs
Program curriculum, schedules, tuition, admissions requirements, approval status, and anticipated start dates will be shared as development progresses.