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Welcometo GroomCurriculum
New workforce college program for the pet care industry.
INDUSTRY CERTIFIED CREDENTIAL
Groom Curriculum is a 10 week continuing education workforce program specializing in dog grooming education. Our curriculum program includes LMS and hands-on instruction that prepares students for credential testing. Groom Curriculum’s instruction ensures groomers have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the industry.
Student Success
Education to Employment for Many:
This program supports the unemployed, underemployed, and justice-impacted. Students learn skills to start a job or run their own business. A high school diploma or degree attainment is not a prerequisite.
of salons turn away services/customers due to lack of trained professional pet groomers
of salons are unable to hire qualified groomers
of current groomers express interest in attending a course on breed-specific grooming
of the 150 surveyed are self-employed entrepreneurs the other 25% work for an employer
SPIN. (2023). Spinmarkket. groomers https://www.spinmarkket.com/
Get Started with Groom Curriculum*
Choose the right licensing for you:
PROFIT
REVENUE SHARE
(Fee Per Student)
ANNUAL
LICENSING FEE
(Unlimited Students)
*Must be an accredited educational institution, including colleges, high schools, licensed trade schools, and other recognized education providers.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
GROOM CURRICULUM
ONLINE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
- Updated current practices and products
- Spiral curriculum with video library
- 8-10 week program
- 240 hours hands-on training
- 80 Hours – LMS
- Competency-based
- Embedded soft skills and positive growth mindset in the curriculum
- Guided LMS instruction with celebrity groomers
ON-BOARD PACKAGE
CONSULTING PACKAGE
- Assistance with finding qualified instructors
- Train-the-trainer
- Assistance with student grooming salon design
WHAT'S NEEDED:
GROOM CURRICULUM
HANDS-ON LEARNING STUDENT SALON
- 1500 SQ. FT.
- 12 students
- 8 grooming tables
- Wet room
- Product bar/kennel room
- Reception area
- Classroom with tables and seating
- Preventative pet escape two door system
- TV monitor or projection system
- Other equipment (dryers, nail dremels, etc)
HAVE SPACE ON YOUR CAMPUS?
MODEL 1:
A student-operated grooming salon on campus generates additional income.
OFF-CAMPUS?
MODEL 2:
Third-party partnership with local dog grooming salon.
The 10-week program begins with a two-week online phase via the Learning Management System. Students then move to a student salon lab at a partnership salon.
Certifications & Credentials
Upon completion of the course, students will be fully prepared for the AKC Credentialing Exam.
Groom Curriculum has received national approval as the first-ever dog grooming college curriculum provider in the country
Affiliations
The Team
Sierra Elbert
President
Patricia A. Pierce
Managing Educational Director
Shelby Mitchell
Director of Design
Groom Partners
Groom Curriculum provides students with the tools needed for success within the pet grooming industry. Our community of partners are key to making that happen!