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CNHS Internship Program.

Three young women standing on a sidewalk heading to the hair salon for internship.

The CNHS Internship Program provide students an opportunity to experience and be exposed to the professional world outside of the classroom, in authentic work environments, mentored by influential business and professional people. By Graduation the students will have explored areas of interest and experienced life as a young professional.

Student working on various skills.

Student intern getting a lesson in hair color
A woman getting her hair styled by a hairstylist in a salon. The stylist is using a blow dryer on the woman's hair, who is sitting in a salon chair with a blue cape.
A hairstylist trims a person's curly, reddish-brown hair in a salon.
Side view of a young woman with purple and black braided hairstyle in a high ponytail, wearing glasses and a black jacket, in an indoor setting with plants and black curtains.
A woman with long purple braids sitting in a salon chair.

Aiyanna’s Testimony.

Hired as a JR Stylist

“This video was from December… and it’s now July. In just a few months, I started in my house with a dream and my hands... now I’m fully in the salon, and I’m just getting started 💫 stepped three moves ahead — gracefully 💇🏾‍♀️I provide the hair. I provide the shampoo. I provide the experience.  Charge it to the game — 'cause this elevation is personal 💕Artistic Ways of Living — and I’m living proof it only goes up from here 💫

Student on the receiving end of a service.

CNHS Internship 2024-2025

Three young women standing on a rainy sidewalk with an umbrella, dressed in casual clothes and holding bags, in front of a row of shops and trees with autumn leaves.
Two hairstylists working on a client's hair in a salon. One stylist is braiding the client's hair while the other stands nearby holding a section of hair.

CNHS Internship 2024.

A person with braided hair is gently holding and examining their scalp, focusing on the braids.
A promotional flyer for a hair styling business featuring images of different hair styles and models. The flyer has pink and yellow backgrounds with text advertising hair styling services, social media, and contact details.

The CNHS Internship Program 2024

Promotional flyer for a beauty service called Being Luvlee with contact info, social media handle, and operating hours, featuring a photo of a woman with styled hair and a black mesh cap, set against a pink and black spider web background.

Bryn Mawr Senior Project

2023

Students working on mannequins with different textures of hair .

A hairstyling class in progress with a hair mannequin on a stand, students assisting and observing.
A person with braids, wearing glasses and a gray sweatshirt, is washing a client's hair in a salon sink, with various hair care products on the counter behind them.

Practicing cornrows.

Close-up of a mannequin head with reddish-blonde hair, demonstrating hairstyling techniques, with hands braiding the hair.

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Your donation helps provide essential tools and resources for our educational programs. Contributions will fund mannequins, hair care kits, and other materials needed to ensure a successful class experience for students. These kits will not only help students learn in the classroom but also give them the opportunity to take home quality products and continue practicing self-care. Your support empowers young individuals with valuable skills and confidence for the future. Every donation makes a lasting impact—thank you for helping us invest in the next generation!

 FAQs

  • The program provides high school students in Baltimore City with hands-on experience in the beauty industry. Students gain valuable skills in beauty services, customer service, safety, sanitation, and business marketing, all while earning service learning hours required to graduate.

  • The program lasts 18 weeks, with students attending once per week.

  • No, students are not paid. However, they earn service learning hours that are required to graduate from high school in Baltimore City.

  • Students will learn key aspects of the beauty industry, including safety and sanitation procedures, customer service, and marketing strategies. They will practice services on mannequins and live models, honing the skills they are most passionate about.

  • Yes, students can choose the beauty services they are most interested in, such as hair, makeup, or nails, and work on building their skills in those areas.

  • While the program is tailored to those interested in pursuing a career in the beauty industry, it also provides general career-building skills that are valuable for anyone interested in customer service, business, or entrepreneurial roles.

  • Students are required to attend once a week for 18 weeks, ensuring they can complete the necessary service learning hours.

  • Students gain practical, real-world experience in the beauty industry, develop strong customer service skills, and learn how to market their own beauty business. They also receive guidance from experienced mentors in the field

  • No prior experience is necessary! The program is designed to help students of all skill levels, from beginners to those who have already developed an interest in the beauty industry.

  • Students can apply through their high school’s career services office or directly through the program coordinator. We welcome all students who have a passion for the beauty industry and are eager to learn.