The Kim Brooke Group has an "A+" rating (as of 2011) with the Better Business Bureau for western Washington and has been an accredited member since March 2009. It is operated by Kimberly Brooke, who opened her business in1990. This agency trains and represents models from "all ages, types, shapes and sizes" including character models/actors. The Kim Brooke Group works to develop models from all walks of life and with varying levels of experience, from beginners to professionals. The Kim Brooke Group places models throughout the U.S. as well as internationally.
At Barbizon Modeling and Acting Center, prospective models learn techniques utilized by professional models for the catwalk as well as for print ads, store advertisements and clothing ads. Barbizon has an in-house agency working to promote potential models to move forward from training to paid work. Curriculum includes instruction on areas such as posture, makeup artistry, nail care, personality development, how to develop television presence, techniques for the runway, planning around wardrobes and how to model in pairs and groups.
John Casablancas has been a member of the Better Business Bureau of Western Washington since February 1990, with a rating of "A+" as of 2011. This school offers flexible training opportunities for those who are currently working or attending school, meeting generally once a week for three to six hours. John Casablancas maintains a minimum grade expectation for those who are currently attending school. The agency offers 30-plus years of experience in training models and actors in beauty and personality development, with affiliate agencies located in major centers such as New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Paris, Milan and Tokyo.
A member of the Better Business Bureau of eastern Washington since 1995, Ain't It Good Productions has a rating of "A." AIG Productions is a development center for the International Model and Talent Association which holds events twice per year and gives you the opportunity to strut your stuff in front of approximately 500 agents. AIG Productions teaches students job development tools such as how to create portfolios, head shots and resumes. AIG Productions also offers a model camp where prospective models learn posture, runway walking and turns, as well as learn about the different types of modeling.