CloudWise Academy
Press release · FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · February 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Two Johnson City Organizations Are Using AI to Give Kids a Head Start Most Adults Never Got

Crown Cutz Academy and CloudWise Academy have launched a new education model designed to introduce high school students and youth from nontraditional backgrounds to barbering careers before graduation.

PHOTO · TWO JOHNSON CITY ORGANIZATIONS ARE USING AI TO GIVE KIDS A HEAD START MOST ADULTS NEVER GOT

Crown Cutz Academy and CloudWise Academy have launched a new education model designed to introduce high school students and youth from nontraditional backgrounds to barbering careers before graduation. The program pairs CloudWise Academy's AI-powered training platform with Crown Cutz Academy's hands-on barbering curriculum.

A Workforce Opportunity for Students Who Don't Fit the Four-Year Mold

For many students, the path after high school isn't always a straight line to college. This program opens an earlier door to a skilled trade with strong earning potential.

Designed for Real Students, Real Outcomes

Enrollees receive structured barbering curriculum taught at Crown Cutz Academy, AI coaching and personalized learning support from CloudWise Academy, career mentoring, and a credential pathway that leads to licensure and small business ownership.


About CloudWise Academy

CloudWise Academy is an AI-powered economic community development program serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee region. We equip individuals and communities with practical AI skills and career-ready training.

Media contact:
Email: joe@cloudwiseacademy.com
Phone: (423) 773-9874

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