Ogle School opens Tucker campus with cosmetology and esthetics training

Ogle School has opened its 11th campus and second in Georgia in Tucker, expanding career-focused beauty training to Atlanta’s northeast suburbs. The new site offers full-time and part-time cosmetology and esthetics programs, plus financial aid options for qualifying students.

Why it matters: - The Tucker campus expands Ogle School’s footprint in Georgia and gives students in Atlanta’s northeast suburbs a closer option for cosmetology and esthetics training. - The new location adds another path into beauty-industry careers for students who want hands-on training, flexible schedules, and support services.

What happened: - Ogle School opened a new campus in Tucker, Georgia, on Sept. 8. - The campus is at 4013 Lavista Road in the Northlake Tower Festival shopping center. - Tucker is Ogle School’s 11th location overall and its second in Georgia. - The school now has one campus in Atlanta and nine campuses across Texas, plus the new Tucker site.

The details: - The Tucker campus offers cosmetology and esthetics programs for students across Tucker, Norcross, Lilburn, Stone Mountain, Decatur, Chamblee, Doraville and Clarkston. - The cosmetology program includes hair cutting and styling, color, chemical texture services, makeup and client consultation. - Full-time cosmetology students can finish in about 10 months. - Part-time cosmetology students can finish in about 20 months. - The esthetics program covers skin analysis, facials, exfoliation, waxing and makeup basics. - Full-time esthetics students can finish in about 9 months. - Part-time esthetics students can finish in about 14 months. - Full-time weekday schedules include a day track from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and an afternoon-evening track from 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Part-time weekday schedules include a morning track from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and an evening track from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Financial aid is available for those who qualify. - Scholarships are available for eligible students. - Ogle School also offers flexible payment plans. - Tucker students train with real clients under licensed instructors. - Tucker students also take part in Ogle School’s career-readiness programming.

Between the lines: - John Blair, CEO and board director of Ogle School, framed the expansion as part of a careers-first model that goes beyond helping students earn a license. - Blair said the school pairs technical training with employer partnerships, student success coaching, financial wellness support and technology designed to help students stay on track. - Kim Layton, vice president of education and campus operations, said the school combines hands-on education with professionalism, business development, client experience and personal growth. - Layton said the beauty industry can lead to paths in salons, education, product manufacturing, content creation and personal branding. - The campus opening extends a school founded in 1973 by Shelton Ogle.

What’s next: - Enrollment for upcoming classes is open. - Prospective students can request information or schedule a campus interview at Ogle School’s Tucker page or by calling 888-820-4224. - Ogle School will continue promoting its broader mission of preparing students for long-term careers in the beauty industry.

The bottom line: - Ogle School is using its new Tucker campus to deepen its Georgia presence and meet demand for flexible, career-focused beauty training in metro Atlanta.