Apprenticeship Host Site Application

Become an approved apprenticeship Host Site

One no-cost application covers Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technician host sites. Elevate verifies the business, licensed supervisor, insurance, workers' compensation, worksite capacity, and compliance documents before approval. There is no Host Site application or apprentice-placement fee.

No-cost Host Site application: Elevate charges no application or placement fee. The Host Site is still responsible for apprentice wages, payroll obligations, insurance, supervision, tools, supplies, and normal employer costs. Workforce wage reimbursement is conditional and must be approved by WorkOne before covered training begins.

Prepare five required documents: current business/shop license, commercial/general liability insurance COI, workers' compensation certificate or valid exemption, supervising professional license, and EIN verification or W-9. Files upload directly as PDF/JPG/PNG/WEBP.

1. Business identity

Legal business name *

DBA / shop name

Owner / authorized principal *

Business type *

Indiana business/shop license number *

Available chairs/workstations

Number of employees

2. Primary contact and training location

Primary contact *

Email *

Phone *

Physical training-site address *

Suite / unit

City *

State *

ZIP code *

3. Programs requested

Select each occupation this location wants approval to host.

Barber ApprenticeshipCosmetology ApprenticeshipEsthetician ApprenticeshipNail Technician Apprenticeship

Need time to gather the documents?

After completing sections 1–3, save the application and receive secure conditional Host Shop access. You can finish the supervisor, insurance, license, EIN/W-9, and signature requirements before approval.

4. Licensed supervisor and employment model

Supervisor name *

Supervisor license number *

Years licensed *

Can this supervisor verify OJL hours and competencies? *

Current liability insurance? *

Workers’ compensation status *

Apprentice compensation model *

5. Required compliance documents

Business/shop license *

PDF, JPG, PNG, or WEBP; maximum 10 MB.

Liability insurance COI *

PDF, JPG, PNG, or WEBP; maximum 10 MB.

Workers’ comp certificate / exemption *

PDF, JPG, PNG, or WEBP; maximum 10 MB.

Supervisor professional license *

PDF, JPG, PNG, or WEBP; maximum 10 MB.

EIN verification / W-9 *

PDF, JPG, PNG, or WEBP; maximum 10 MB.

Local business / occupancy document (optional)

PDF, JPG, PNG, or WEBP; maximum 10 MB.

6. Certifications and authorized signature

I acknowledge the Host Site apprenticeship responsibilities and understand approval is required before an apprentice can be assigned. *I authorize Elevate to verify submitted business, insurance, workers’ compensation, licensing, and supervisor information with appropriate third parties. *I certify that the information and documents submitted are true and complete and that I am authorized to sign for this business. *

Authorized signer name *

Signer title

Host Shop and network questions

Is it free to join as a Host Shop?

There is no Host Shop application or placement fee. The shop still covers employee wages, insurance and normal business expenses. Apprenticeship tuition is self-pay only.

Apply free as a Host Shop →

Can any business begin training apprentices immediately?

Elevate verifies the occupation, worksite, licenses, insurance and supervising professional before approval and placement. Submitting an application is not approval.

Review Host Shop requirements →

Which shops train in my occupation?

Use the Barber, Cosmetology, Nail Technician or Esthetics filters. A listing does not guarantee an open position; placement depends on the occupation and current supervisor capacity.

Browse the shop directory →

Where can a business list a job?

Use the employer job-posting path. Employer onboarding and applicable approval are required before a posting is published.

Post an employer job →

Become an approved apprenticeship Host Site

4. Licensed supervisor and employment model

Supervisor name *

Supervisor license number *

Years licensed *

Can this supervisor verify OJL hours and competencies? *

Current liability insurance? *

Workers’ compensation status *

Apprentice compensation model *

5. Required compliance documents

Business/shop license *

PDF, JPG, PNG, or WEBP; maximum 10 MB.

Liability insurance COI *

PDF, JPG, PNG, or WEBP; maximum 10 MB.

Workers’ comp certificate / exemption *

PDF, JPG, PNG, or WEBP; maximum 10 MB.

Supervisor professional license *

PDF, JPG, PNG, or WEBP; maximum 10 MB.

EIN verification / W-9 *

PDF, JPG, PNG, or WEBP; maximum 10 MB.

Local business / occupancy document (optional)

PDF, JPG, PNG, or WEBP; maximum 10 MB.

6. Certifications and authorized signature

Authorized signer name *

Signer title

Host Shop and network questions

Is it free to join as a Host Shop?

There is no Host Shop application or placement fee. The shop still covers employee wages, insurance and normal business expenses. Apprenticeship tuition is self-pay only.

Apply free as a Host Shop →

Can any business begin training apprentices immediately?

Elevate verifies the occupation, worksite, licenses, insurance and supervising professional before approval and placement. Submitting an application is not approval.

Review Host Shop requirements →

Which shops train in my occupation?

Use the Barber, Cosmetology, Nail Technician or Esthetics filters. A listing does not guarantee an open position; placement depends on the occupation and current supervisor capacity.

Browse the shop directory →

Where can a business list a job?

Use the employer job-posting path. Employer onboarding and applicable approval are required before a posting is published.

Post an employer job →