Your skill deserves a career plan.
The 2027 Radiant Pathways pilot will help selected cosmetology students move through education, licensure, employment and professional growth—with entrepreneurship available only for those who want it.
Applications for the four-person 2027 pilot are not yet open. Join the interest list to receive the application announcement and timeline.
What Radiant Pathways will provide.
The pilot will combine financial assistance with the professional support needed to move from school toward licensure and employment.
- Competitive scholarship assistance of up to $5,000 per participant
- Career-development education and professional readiness
- Mentorship with working beauty professionals
- Salon exposure and job shadowing
- Maryland licensure preparation
- Supportive services that reduce participation barriers
- Employment readiness and post-licensure professional development
- Optional paid assistantship opportunities, subject to qualification, employer availability and funding
Aspiring beauty professionals ready to build a licensed career.
Applicants must be age 18 or older, Maryland residents, accepted into or currently enrolled in a cosmetology program leading toward Maryland licensure, and demonstrate both financial need and serious intent to pursue cosmetology as a career. Howard County and surrounding Central Maryland communities are the initial service priority.
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ACCESS
During cosmetology education, selected participants will receive scholarship assistance, career-development workshops, mentoring and eligible supportive services.
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EXPERIENCE
Students will receive salon exposure, job shadowing and mentorship. Qualified participants may separately apply for available paid assistantships.
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LAUNCH
After program completion, participants will prepare for licensure, employment and continued professional growth with the employer they choose.
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OWN — OPTIONAL
Participants who want entrepreneurship may later explore independent practice or ownership. Long-term employment, leadership and specialization are equally valued paths.
Tell us about your goals.
Applications are not currently open. Join the list to receive the 2027 pilot application announcement and timeline.