Elevate for Humanity
Workforce Development & Career Training
www.elevateforhumanity.org
Apprenticeship Agreement
Cosmetology Apprenticeship Agreement
Indiana DOL Registered Apprenticeship | Occupation: Cosmetologist (332.271-010)
August 24, 2026
This Apprenticeship Agreement is entered into between Elevate for Humanity (Program Sponsor), the Host Salon (Training Agent), and the Apprentice, in accordance with the National Apprenticeship Act and Indiana apprenticeship standards.
1. Program Requirements
- Total program length: 2,000 hours (1,500 OJT + 500 RTI)
- Occupation: Cosmetologist — O*NET 39-5012.00
- RAPIDS Occupation Code: 332.271-010
- Wage progression: per Indiana prevailing wage schedule
2. Sponsor Responsibilities
- Provide 500 hours of Related Technical Instruction (RTI)
- Register apprentice with Indiana RAPIDS system
- Issue completion certificate upon successful program completion
- Maintain all required DOL records for 5 years
3. Host Salon Responsibilities
- Provide 1,500 hours of supervised OJT
- Assign a licensed cosmetologist supervisor (minimum 2 years licensed)
- Pay apprentice wages per agreed wage schedule
- Complete monthly OJT evaluations and submit to sponsor
- Maintain workers' compensation and general liability insurance
4. Apprentice Responsibilities
- Complete all RTI coursework with 70% or higher passing score
- Maintain accurate OJT hours log
- Adhere to salon policies and professional standards
- Notify sponsor of any change in employment status
5. Signatures
Apprentice
Host Salon Supervisor
Program Sponsor Representative
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