DOL Registered Apprenticeship
Learn precision cutting, straight razor shaves, beard design, and shop management through our DOL-registered apprenticeship.
Imagine walking into your salon on your very first day. Your mentor welcomes you. Clients begin arriving.
Week after week your skills improve. Month after month your clientele grows.
By graduation you won't just have classroom experience—you'll already have worked with real clients inside a professional salon.
That's the power of apprenticeship.
That's the power of apprenticeship.
The best way to learn a trade is by doing the trade.
Complete our simple application online
One-on-one consultation to discuss your goals and career path
Explore funding options including WIOA, grants, and payment plans
Get matched with a host barbershop partner in your area
Learn the program, meet your mentor, and get set up for success
Start your apprenticeship with hands-on work at your host shop
Complete 2,000 hours, pass the state exam, and earn your Barber License
Build your income over time
$35K - $55K
per year
$55K - $80K
per year
$60K - $100K+
potential annual
Estimate your potential earnings
Projected Annual Income
$156,975
Weekly
$2,625
Monthly
$10,500
With Tips
+$20,475
*Before expenses. Actual income varies by location and clientele.
Where your skills can take you
Traditional BarbershopModern Grooming Lounge
Luxury Hotel SpaMen's Grooming Brand
Film & TV Production
Social Media InfluencerBarber Instructor
Shop Owner/EntrepreneurFunding available for eligible participants
Entrepreneurship
Your license is just the beginning.
Learn from industry professionals
Master Barber Instructor
15+ years experience in traditional and modern barbering. Specializes in precision cuts and straight razor techniques.
Color Specialist
Award-winning colorist specializing in balayage and color correction. Trained at Vidal Sassoon Academy.
Medical Esthetician
Former dermatology nurse now leading our esthetics program. Expert in clinical skincare treatments.
Barber Apprenticeship
"I thought beauty school was out of reach. The apprenticeship let me earn while I learned. Now I'm building my own empire."
Destiny R.
Before: Working fast food, no career direction
After: Owns her own barbershop, $85K+ annually
Cosmetology
"The mentorship made all the difference. I learned from the best and now I'm the one teaching others."
Marcus L.
Before: College dropout, unsure of career path
After: Senior stylist at luxury salon, $62K annually
Esthetics
"I was intimidated to start over. The flexible schedule and support system made it possible for me."
Sophia K.
Before: Stay-at-home mom returning to workforce
After: Medical spa esthetician, $55K annually + tips
Multiple paths to affordable education
Potentially $0 out-of-pocket through WIOA, Workforce Ready Grant, or VR
Check eligibility →Partner employers may cover tuition in exchange for commitment
DOL Registered Apprenticeship Sponsorship
Fee applies regardless of transferred hours
Program Fee Covers:
Does NOT include: Barber school, practical training, or state licensure hours.
Whether your dream is working in a luxury salon, owning your own studio, or building a beauty brand, your journey begins here.
