Nick Young Tattoos 2025 Apprenticeship Programs

In partnership with Learn to Ink

Launch your career the right way. The Nick Young Tattoos 2025 Apprenticeship Programs—delivered in partnership with Learn to Ink—combine structured online training with supervised, in-studio experience in Kansas City, MO.

This page covers our Tattoo Apprenticeship, Body Piercing Apprenticeship, and Combined Tattoo + Piercing track, aligned with Missouri’s licensing requirements and real-shop standards for safety, sanitation, and client care.

Apprenticeship Options

Missouri Hybrid Tattoo Apprenticeship

  • 100 Lessons Total. 10 Modules. 1 Course. 50 Procedures In-Studio.

  • Format: Self-paced online modules (technique, safety, law, shop workflow) + scheduled in-studio training at Nick Young Tattoos (Kansas City, MO).

  • Outcomes: Documented training, supervised procedure logs, professional portfolio, state-aligned safety training, client communication & aftercare mastery.

  • Support: 1:1 feedback, portfolio reviews, mock consults, studio etiquette, sterile setup/teardown, needle theory, machines, power/speed control, lining, packing, shading.

Missouri Hybrid Piercing Apprenticeship

  • 100 Lessons Total. 10 Modules. 1 Course. 50 Procedures In-Studio.

  • Format: Online safety & anatomy + in-studio supervised procedures and jewelry handling/installation.

  • Outcomes: Aseptic technique, cross-contamination control, jewelry materials/threads, tissue compatibility, angle/depth, aftercare troubleshooting.

Missouri Hybrid Combined Tattoo & Piercing Apprenticeship

  • 200 Lessons Total. 20 Modules. 1 Course. 50 Tattoo Procedures In-Studio. 50 Piercing Procedures In-Studio.

  • Format: Complete both tracks with coordinated scheduling to keep safety, sanitation, and documentation consistent across disciplines.

  • Best for: Artists who want maximum studio versatility and a faster path to employability.

Who This Is For

Motivated artists, beauty professionals, and career-changers who want a legit, state-aligned pathway to:

  • Earn a Missouri license

  • Build a portfolio

  • Start working professionally — without the gatekeeping

Missouri Licensing Snapshot

Regulator: Missouri Office of Tattooing, Body Piercing & Branding

  • Requires: Documented apprenticeship pathway + strict infection-control practices.

  • Our hybrid model helps you:

    • Document training hours

    • Complete supervised procedures

    • Maintain required safety certifications (e.g., Bloodborne Pathogens, often paired with CPR/First Aid)

  • Note: Regulations can change—always verify with the official authority before applying.

What You’ll Learn (Core Skill Map)

  • Infection Control & BBP: Universal precautions, PPE, aseptic setup, sterilization, sharps management, incident response.

  • Client Workflow: Consults, consent, intake, contraindications, aftercare, minors rules, ID verification.

  • Tattoo Technique: Needle groupings, cartridge systems, machine setup, lining, packing, shading, color theory, skin types, style development.

  • Piercing Technique: Anatomy & landmarks, jewelry selection, angles/depth, tissue health, healing windows, complications triage.

  • Professional Practice: Photography & portfolio, pricing & policies, scheduling, shop operations, compliance documentation.

Why Train with Nick Young Tattoos

  • State-aligned training: Built around Missouri’s practitioner & facility rules with clear documentation for your application.

  • Hybrid convenience: Learn core concepts online; use studio time for supervised procedures, feedback, and shop-real scenarios.

  • Portfolio first: Graduate with a clean, marketable portfolio and the confidence to work in a professional studio.

  • Kansas City hub: Centrally located at 1024 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO 64114.

How to Apply

  1. Choose Pay-As-You-Go or Pay In Full: Purchase the curriculum either per Module or in one payment.

  2. Meet your mentor: We review your goals, skill level, and schedule, then map your training plan.

  3. Start hybrid training: Begin online modules; in-studio sessions start after early coursework.

Questions?
📧 info@nickyoungtattoos.com
📱 Call/Text 913-447-5051
📍 1024 West 103rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64114

FAQ — Nick Young Tattoos Apprenticeships (2025)

Is this program compliant with Missouri licensing rules?
It’s designed to align your training and supervised procedures with Missouri’s practitioner requirements and documentation practices. Always verify current rules with the state before applying, as regulations can change.

How does the hybrid schedule work?
Foundational coursework is online and self-paced. In-studio days are scheduled blocks focused on supervised procedures, technique refinement, safety drills, and portfolio work.

Do I need Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR, or First Aid?
Yes—BBP is required, and CPR/First Aid is strongly recommended. We’ll outline accepted courses and renewal timelines during onboarding.

Can I work while apprenticing?
Many apprentices do. The hybrid model keeps core learning flexible while protecting dedicated in-studio time for supervised procedures.

Do you accept out-of-state apprentices?
Yes. Training occurs in Kansas City, Missouri. If you plan to license in another state, check that state’s rules—some require different documentation or exams.