Host an apprentice. Grow your salon. Build the next generation of licensed cosmetologists.
Program Overview
Submit your application, complete a Zoom site visit, and sign the MOU. Approval takes about 1 week.
We match qualified apprentices to your salon. They complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training under your supervision.
Apprentices complete theory through Elevate LMS, then sit for the Indiana State Board exam. You get a trained, licensed cosmetologist.
Requirements
Required for all apprentices. If you don't carry it yet, we can help you understand your options.
Apprentices must be paid at least minimum wage ($7.25/hr). Hourly, commission, or hybrid — your choice.
Designate a licensed Indiana cosmetologist to supervise apprentices, verify hours, and sign off on competencies.
Your salon must hold a valid Indiana salon license and be in good standing with the IPLA.
A 15-minute Zoom walkthrough of your salon before final approval.
Approved salons are listed on the U.S. Department of Labor RAPIDS system as registered worksites.
Timeline
Complete the partner application — salon license, supervisor info, and salon photos.
We verify your salon license and supervisor credentials with IPLA.
15-minute Zoom walkthrough of your salon.
Review and sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
Your salon is approved and listed as a registered DOL worksite.
FAQ
Join the Indiana Cosmetology Apprenticeship program and start developing talent for your salon.
