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Barber Cosmetology Apprenticeship
About the Program
2-year, 8-credit apprenticeship What is an Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a method of training based upon an arrangement between an employee (apprentice) and an employer (salon) enabling the apprentice to learn while earning an hourly wage. A contract is established between the salon and apprentice detailing the areas of training, hours of training and salary. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Bureau of apprenticeship Standards oversees this contract. About the Apprenticeship An indenture agreement is signed between a salon owner and apprentice for two years. The apprentice will work 36 hours and study four hours each week. All aspects of hair, skin and nails are covered, and the barber/cosmetologist works with current fashion trends to create a total look for men, women and children. While working in the salon, the apprentice is also required to complete 288 classroom theory hours within 2-3 years at 4 hours per week. |
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