Verified V Academy is led by Joe’Von W. Beverly II, a licensed professional barber, barber educator, and founder of Verified V, operating under The Grooming Expert Inc.

Program instruction and educational oversight are provided by a professional with barbering industry experience, knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures, professional grooming practices, barbering fundamentals, and career development.

Participating barber coaches and mentors are required to maintain an active professional barber license and comply with applicable Indiana licensing regulations and Verified V professional conduct policies.

Verified V Academy provides foundational barber education and career preparation. The program does not independently award an Indiana barber license or state-approved barber training hours.

Verified V Academy – Barber Foundations and Career Readiness

Verified V Academy is a 120-hour educational and career-readiness program designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers in barbering, professional grooming, and personal care services.

Program Eligibility and Prerequisites:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to enroll in this program, in accordance with Verified V Academy's enrollment policy and its focus on preparing adults for professional barbering careers in Indiana.

No previous barbering experience, professional barber license, college degree, or prior barbering coursework is required for enrollment.

Participants must have access to an internet-enabled device to complete online educational lessons, coursework, assessments, and career-readiness activities.

The program provides foundational barbering education, sanitation and safety training, professional development, and career preparation. Participants also have access to optional mentorship, professional networking, and barbering career opportunities through Verified Community.

Verified V Academy's educational program does not replace Indiana's state-required barber licensing education, guarantee employment, or independently qualify participants for professional barber licensure.

Verified V Academy operates on a rolling admissions basis, allowing eligible applicants aged 18 and older to apply and enroll throughout the calendar year.

There are no fixed application deadlines. Enrollment remains open year-round, subject to program eligibility requirements and availability.

Participants may begin their 120-hour Barber Foundations and Career Readiness program following successful enrollment and completion of the registration process.

The program offers flexible online learning opportunities designed to accommodate working adults, job seekers, and individuals pursuing careers in the barbering and professional grooming industry.