Earn while you learn

Apprenticeship puts training where the work happens.

Build real skills through supervised work-based learning, structured instruction, progress tracking, and a clear path toward occupation-specific requirements.

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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.

Meet the host-shop network

Train in real shops. Discover the businesses behind the apprenticeship.

This rotating showcase introduces approved host shops, where they are located, and how to visit, book, or learn more.

Kountry Kutz approved barber apprenticeship site announcement

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Kountry Kutz Barbershop

A family-oriented Main Street barbershop serving New Palestine with classic cuts, modern grooming, and an apprenticeship training environment.

56 W Main St, Suite A, New Palestine, IN 46163

Explore this host shop Visit Kountry Kutz website

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 and any third-party funding are confirmed for the individual participant before they are treated as approved.

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.

Host sites

Need a place to train?

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

Host-site information

Funding

Using workforce funding?

Funding is participant- and program-specific and requires authorization from the responsible agency.

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Apprenticeship or program status does not automatically provide WIOA, ETPL, Workforce Ready Grant, employer, or other third-party funding. Funding and placement require the applicable authorization and current capacity.

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 and any third-party funding are confirmed for the individual participant before they are treated as approved.

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.