About GCC @ Cookeville

We know you have choices when it comes to education. We set ourselves apart by exceptional education, great financial aid programs and a flexible schedule that allows you to live your life while moving toward your goal. Day, Night and Weekend classes are available at most campuses.

Accreditation: We do not take accreditation lightly, and neither should you. Being an accredited institution means that Genesis Career College adheres to a series of strict guidelines that ensure the quality of our programs. 

Job Placement: While we cannot guarantee anyone a job, we do offer job placement services that attempt to place you where you are most comfortable. We know that first step into a new career can be uncertain, so it is our goal to make your transition as comfortable as possible. 

Get started on the career you’ve always wanted. Find your new beginning at Genesis Career College.

Our Mission Statement:

At Genesis Career College at Cookeville our mission is to attract qualified students, instruct them with quality education and training in cosmetology, and provide them with placement assistance in the career occupations of cosmetologists, manicurists, estheticians and cosmetology instructors.

We place “respect for the rights of the individual” at the forefront of our philosophy. We strive to provide a work environment which allows for the enhancement of our service to our employees, our students and our patrons.

Educational Objectives:

Genesis Career College at Cookeville is dedicated to educating quality cosmetologists, manicurists, estheticians and cosmetology instructors... graduates who are able to meet both the present and future demands of the beauty industry. Each student admitted our Beauty College in Tennessee receives not only individualized instruction and exposure to technical skills and equipment, but also adequate opportunity for supervised work with the public. Each program offered by Genesis Career College at Cookeville is designed to provide a sound educational basis to maximize the employability of its graduates. Specifically, the objectives of all our programs are as follows:

• To build a solid foundation of education and technical skills.
• To provide exposure to the role of the professional cosmetologists, including opportunities for supervised practical “hands-on” work.
• To offer students an opportunity for exposure to modern product and styling techniques.
• To fulfill all Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology requirements.