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DOL Apprenticeship

Earn your Indiana Barber License while getting paid.

DOL Registered Apprenticeship. Train under a licensed barber, complete 2,000 hours, and graduate ready for the Indiana Barber License exam.

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ProgramsBarber Apprenticeship

DOL Registered Apprenticeship in barbering. Complete 2,000 hours of training (1,500 OJT + 500 RTI) to earn your Indiana Barber License.

Duration
52 weeks
Hours/Week
15–20 hrs
Delivery
Hybrid
Credentials
3 earned
Schedule: Flexible — 15–20 hrs/week (OJT at host shop + RTI online)Active Apprentices: Enrolling nowEarn while you train: $12–$15/hr at your host shop
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Now Enrolling — Indianapolis Metro

DOL Registered Apprenticeship program. Spots are limited — we match each apprentice with a licensed host barbershop. Apply now to reserve your place.

Career Pathway

Paid training to licensed barber work

Start as a Barber Apprentice earning $24,000–$30,000 while you train under a licensed barber at a host shop. After completing 2,000 hours and passing the Indiana state exam, you become a Licensed Barber ($30,000–$45,000). With 3–5 years of experience and an established clientele, you advance to Senior Barber ($45,000–$65,000). Many graduates go on to open their own shop as a Shop Owner / Master Barber ($65,000–$100,000+).

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Barber performing a straight razor shave

Measurable Outcomes

Skills verified in the chair

By program completion, apprentices perform six standard haircut styles — fade, taper, buzz, scissor-over-comb, flat top, and shape-up — to client satisfaction. You will execute straight razor shaves following Indiana sanitation protocols, identify and treat common scalp conditions, and demonstrate proper disinfection procedures per Indiana Board standards. Each apprentice completes 2,000 total hours (1,500 OJT at a licensed shop + 500 RTI), builds a client portfolio of 50+ documented services, and passes the Indiana Barber License written and practical exams.

Credentials Earned

Licensing and shop-readiness outcomes

Barber tools and clippers

Indiana Barber License

Issued by Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners

State license required to practice barbering in Indiana. Earned after completing 2,000 apprenticeship hours and passing the state exam.

Valid: Renewable every 4 years

Barber consulting with client

DOL Registered Apprenticeship Certificate

Issued by U.S. Department of Labor

National credential recognizing completion of a registered apprenticeship program. Portable across all 50 states.

Valid: Lifetime

Professional barbershop stations and mirrors

Barbershop Business Management Certificate

Issued by Elevate for Humanity

Business fundamentals for barbers: client management, booking systems, pricing strategy, and shop operations.

Daily theory requirement

Theory quiz required every training day (70% to pass)

Complete your assigned theory lesson and pass the daily quiz before RTI hours count for that calendar day.

  • Each training day, complete the theory reading and daily quiz in Elevate LMS before related instruction (RTI) hours are credited for that date.
  • You must score at least 70% on the daily theory quiz. You may retake the quiz until you pass.
  • If you do not pass the daily theory quiz, no RTI/theory hours are credited for that calendar day (shop OJT may still be recorded separately per your host agreement).
  • Your host shop supervisor and Elevate instructor see the same weekly syllabus module — bookwork on LMS matches the theory topic your shop is reinforcing.

Barber Apprenticeship apprentices complete bookwork in Elevate LMS. Open apprentice portal to start today's theory.

Training network

Approved host barbershops & training partners

Including Elevate Prestige Barber and Beauty Institute, Kountry Kutz Barbershop, Style and Scissor Salon in Sullivan, and other DOL-registered Indiana host shops.

Elevate Prestige Barber and Beauty Institute

Indianapolis, IN

6331 N Keystone Ave — barber & cosmetology apprenticeships and Prestige Elevation RTI.

Programs: barber · cosmetology

Kountry Kutz Barbershop

New Palestine, IN

DOL-registered host barbershop partner.

Programs: barber

Cal's Kutz Studio

Indianapolis, IN

Programs: barber

B-52's Barber Shop LLC

New Castle, IN

Programs: barber

Corinne Yvette Meid — Style and Scissor Salon

Style and Scissor Salon

Sullivan, IN

10 E Washington St, Sullivan, IN 47882 — host salon partner.

Programs: barber · cosmetology · nail-technician

Find support near you

Barber program map — host shops, WorkOne & satellites

Use this map to find the nearest WorkOne center for WIOA funding, Elevate enrollment support, and approved host barbershops — including Elevate Prestige Barber and Beauty Institute and Kountry Kutz Barbershop.

Directions(317) 760-7908More info

All Indiana WorkOne centers: in.gov WorkOne locator

Funding

Funding & Payment Options

Total program tuition is $4,980. You don't pay anything to apply. After review, we work with you on the option that fits.

Workforce Funding

WIOA / SNAP E&T (IMPACT)

Eligible Indiana residents may have tuition fully covered through state and federal workforce programs. We help you check eligibility.

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Self-Pay

Pay in Full

Pay $4,731 upfront and save $249 (5% discount). Single Stripe charge — card, ACH, or any of: Klarna, Afterpay, Zip, Cash App Pay, Affirm, Sezzle.

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Payment Plan

$600 down + 29 weekly

Start with $600 minimum down payment, then split the balance over 29 weekly installments. No interest, no credit check.

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BNPL

Klarna

Split into 4 interest-free payments or spread over 6–36 months. No hard credit check.

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BNPL

Afterpay

4 interest-free payments every 2 weeks. Instant approval at checkout.

Pay with Afterpay →
BNPL

Affirm

Monthly installment financing at 0–36% APR over 3–36 months. Subject to credit approval.

Pay with Affirm →
BNPL

Sezzle

4 interest-free payments over 6 weeks. Quick approval, no hard credit check.

Pay with Sezzle →
Compare all BNPL providers →Funding eligibility determined after application review. Payment method is selected at that point — not upfront.

Ready to get started? Apply first — we handle the rest.

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Career Outcomes

Labor market outcomes

$38,000
Median Annual Salary
+3–4% (average)
Job Growth (10-year)
$30,000–$55,000+
Salary Range (Indiana)
Licensed Barber$30K–$45K
Senior Barber / Stylist$40K–$55K
Barbershop Manager$45K–$65K
Shop Owner$60K–$120K+

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the program cost?
Tuition is $4,980. Payment plans are available — contact us to discuss options.
How long is the program?
12 months (52 weeks). Indiana requires 2,000 total hours: 1,500 hours of on-the-job training at a licensed shop and 500 hours of Related Technical Instruction delivered online.
Do I need my own barbershop?
No. We match you with a licensed host barbershop in the Indianapolis area. The host shop provides your on-the-job training environment.
What license do I earn?
The Indiana Barber License, issued by the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. You also earn a DOL Registered Apprenticeship certificate, which is recognized in all 50 states.

Admission Requirements

  • • 16 years or older (Indiana minimum for barber apprentice)
  • • High school diploma or GED (or actively pursuing)
  • • Must be paired with a licensed host barbershop
  • • No prior barbering experience required

What's Included

  • • Full 2,000-hour program (500 hrs RTI + 1,500 hrs OJT)
  • • Starter barber tool kit
  • • Indiana Barber License exam fee
  • • LMS access for full program duration
  • • Career placement and shop matching

Employer Partners

  • • Partner barbershops in Indianapolis (host shops)
  • • Indiana Barber Association

Bilingual (English/Spanish) instruction available.

Modality: Hybrid — Related Technical Instruction online via LMS, On-the-Job Training at licensed host barbershop

Facility: Host barbershops across Indianapolis metro area

Equipment: Starter tool kit (clippers, shears, combs, cape), training materials, and license exam fees included

Tuition: $4,980 if self-pay. Funding and payment plans available — determined after application review.