Apprenticeship facts before you apply

How do I pay for apprenticeship training?

Apprenticeship programs are self-pay only. Review the published total tuition, deposit, supplies, and what is due now. Pay in full or use a program payment plan when offered. BNPL, when displayed, is third-party financing requiring provider approval and repayment; review interest and terms. It is not a grant.

Does applying enroll me or reserve a training spot?

An inquiry is free and requests information; it does not enroll you or reserve placement. An enrollment application requests admission and requires the payment steps shown for your program. Enrollment is confirmed only after Elevate verifies approval, documents, agreements, payment arrangements, and any required placement.

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Who pays wages and supervises workplace training?

The employing Host Shop or employer provides wages and licensed supervision. Elevate supports related instruction and training records. Employment and schedules depend on an approved placement.

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How do I know the hours, tuition and licensing requirements?

Use the details on your exact program page. Requirements differ by occupation. A competency-based apprenticeship is completed through its required competencies and related instruction, rather than a single hour total.

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Apprentices learning skilled occupations through supervised workplace training

Earn while you learn in a real workplace.

Choose an occupation, complete related instruction, build skills through paid supervised work, and track your hours and competencies toward program completion.

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Learn the craft

Complete structured instruction connected to your occupation and licensing pathway.

Train on the job

Build skills through supervised work-based learning at an approved participating site.

Track real progress

Hours, competencies, documents, RTI, and required milestones are recorded in the apprenticeship workflow.

Work with a host site

Host-site availability is confirmed during enrollment and depends on current participating capacity.

Choose your pathway

See the work before you read the details.

Each pathway has its own requirements, tuition, licensing objective, and enrollment record. Open the program that fits what you want to do.

Barber apprentice training at a licensed barbershop

DOL Registered Pathway

Barber Apprenticeship

Structured on-the-job learning, related technical instruction, documented progress, and preparation for Indiana barber licensing requirements.

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Cosmetology apprentice receiving supervised salon training

Beauty Apprenticeship Pathway

Cosmetology Apprenticeship

Supervised salon learning in hair services, client care, sanitation, business practices, and documented progress toward the applicable licensing pathway.

Program Apply

Esthetics apprentice completing supervised skincare training

Beauty Apprenticeship Pathway

Esthetics Apprenticeship

Hands-on skincare training with supervision, sanitation, client safety, service practice, and progress documentation.

Program Apply

Nail technician apprentice completing supervised salon training

Beauty Apprenticeship Pathway

Nail Technician Apprenticeship

Supervised nail-services training covering sanitation, manicuring, client care, service skills, and documented training progress.

Program Apply

Apprentice working with an on-site supervisor

How it works

A clear path from application to documented progress.

Choose and apply

Select the occupation, review the full program record, and submit the required application and documents.

Confirm the training site

Host-site placement, supervision, wages, and self-pay tuition are confirmed before training begins.

Train and learn

Complete supervised on-the-job learning together with the required instruction and competencies.

Track the record

Hours, skills, documents, and program milestones remain visible in the apprenticeship workflow.

Indiana shops: we’re looking for you

Become a Host Shop for free. Grow your team through apprenticeship.

Elevate has apprentices ready to train, and we need licensed barbershops, beauty salons, nail studios, spas, and esthetics businesses across Indiana. Join the Barber & Beauty Host Shop Network at no cost, develop future professionals, and gain a permanent business profile that helps apprentices and customers discover your shop.

Indiana Host Shop Network • Example 1 of 9

J Noelle Collective

Legal name: J Noelle & Co.

A West Lafayette salon offering hair, extensions, brows, lashes, makeup, and skincare services. Explore the salon, book directly with the team, and ask Elevate about cosmetology apprenticeship placement.

1020 Gemini Ln, Suite 120, West Lafayette, IN 47906

(765) 413-0606

Apply Free to Become a Host Shop Explore this host shop Visit J Noelle Collective Book an appointment

Host sites

Need a place to train?

Review the participating host-site process and current placement information.

Host-site information

Self-pay enrollment

Plan your apprenticeship tuition.

Apprenticeship programs are self-pay only. Review the published tuition and payment terms on your program page.

Start your application

More programs

Explore the full catalog.

Compare apprenticeship with healthcare, skilled trades, business, technology, and other pathways.

All programs

Apprenticeship programs are self-pay only. Placement depends on an approved Host Site and current capacity.

For Indiana employers and Host Shops

Build your workforce with apprenticeship support

It is free to apply to join Elevate’s Host Shop network. Approved employers can grow service capacity by hiring and training apprentices, developing future licensed talent, and earning revenue from the apprentice’s supervised work in accordance with wage, licensing, supervision, and program requirements.

Become a Host Shop — Free

Earn while you learn in a real workplace.

Choose an occupation, complete related instruction, build skills through paid supervised work, and track your hours and competencies toward program completion.

Explore Apprenticeships Find Host Shops

Learn the craft

Complete structured instruction connected to your occupation and licensing pathway.

Train on the job

Build skills through supervised work-based learning at an approved participating site.

Track real progress

Hours, competencies, documents, RTI, and required milestones are recorded in the apprenticeship workflow.

Work with a host site

Host-site availability is confirmed during enrollment and depends on current participating capacity.

Choose your pathway

See the work before you read the details.

Each pathway has its own requirements, tuition, licensing objective, and enrollment record. Open the program that fits what you want to do.

DOL Registered Pathway

Barber Apprenticeship

Structured on-the-job learning, related technical instruction, documented progress, and preparation for Indiana barber licensing requirements.

Program Apply

Beauty Apprenticeship Pathway

Cosmetology Apprenticeship

Supervised salon learning in hair services, client care, sanitation, business practices, and documented progress toward the applicable licensing pathway.

Program Apply

Beauty Apprenticeship Pathway

Esthetics Apprenticeship

Hands-on skincare training with supervision, sanitation, client safety, service practice, and progress documentation.

Program Apply

Beauty Apprenticeship Pathway

Nail Technician Apprenticeship

Supervised nail-services training covering sanitation, manicuring, client care, service skills, and documented training progress.

Program Apply

How it works

A clear path from application to documented progress.

Choose and apply

Select the occupation, review the full program record, and submit the required application and documents.

Confirm the training site

Host-site placement, supervision, wages, and self-pay tuition are confirmed before training begins.

Train and learn

Complete supervised on-the-job learning together with the required instruction and competencies.

Track the record

Hours, skills, documents, and program milestones remain visible in the apprenticeship workflow.

Indiana shops: we’re looking for you

Become a Host Shop for free. Grow your team through apprenticeship.

Indiana Host Shop Network • Example 1 of 9

J Noelle Collective

Legal name: J Noelle & Co.

1020 Gemini Ln, Suite 120, West Lafayette, IN 47906

(765) 413-0606

Apply Free to Become a Host Shop Explore this host shop Visit J Noelle Collective Book an appointment

Host sites

Need a place to train?

Review the participating host-site process and current placement information.

Host-site information

Self-pay enrollment

Plan your apprenticeship tuition.

Apprenticeship programs are self-pay only. Review the published tuition and payment terms on your program page.

Start your application

More programs

Explore the full catalog.

Compare apprenticeship with healthcare, skilled trades, business, technology, and other pathways.

All programs

Apprenticeship programs are self-pay only. Placement depends on an approved Host Site and current capacity.

For Indiana employers and Host Shops

Build your workforce with apprenticeship support

Become a Host Shop — Free

A clear path from application to documented progress.

Choose and apply

Select the occupation, review the full program record, and submit the required application and documents.

Confirm the training site

Host-site placement, supervision, wages, and self-pay tuition are confirmed before training begins.

Train and learn

Complete supervised on-the-job learning together with the required instruction and competencies.

Track the record

Hours, skills, documents, and program milestones remain visible in the apprenticeship workflow.

Become a Host Shop for free. Grow your team through apprenticeship.

Build your workforce with apprenticeship support

A clear path from application to documented progress.

Choose and apply

Select the occupation, review the full program record, and submit the required application and documents.

Confirm the training site

Host-site placement, supervision, wages, and self-pay tuition are confirmed before training begins.

Train and learn

Complete supervised on-the-job learning together with the required instruction and competencies.

Track the record

Hours, skills, documents, and program milestones remain visible in the apprenticeship workflow.

Become a Host Shop for free. Grow your team through apprenticeship.

Build your workforce with apprenticeship support