DOL Registered Apprenticeship

Earn your Indiana Cosmetology License while getting paid.

DOL Registered Apprenticeship. 2,000 hours of supervised salon training under a licensed cosmetologist. Earn wages from day one.

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DOL Registered Apprenticeship
Earn wages from day one
Indiana Cosmetology License
Salon-based training

Earn & LearnBlended Training (Online + Hands-On)

Cosmetology Apprenticeship

Earn your Indiana cosmetology license through a registered apprenticeship. 2,000 hours of supervised training in a licensed salon.

52 weeks35–40 hrs/week3 credentialsIn-Person

Delivered by an approved training partner.

$6,000

FSSA IMPACT

Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training — pays for training at no cost to current SNAP or TANF recipients. Contact FSSA at 800-403-0864 (press 3) or ask your DFR eligibility worker for a referral.

Employer-Sponsored

Earn wages while you train. Employer covers tuition through the apprenticeship agreement.

Self-Pay Available

Flexible payment plans, BNPL options, and income-share available.

New Applicant

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Program at a Glance

Answers workforce boards and applicants need before applying.

When do I start?

Employer-matched start — apply to begin placement

Full-time, Mon–Sat (varies by salon)

How long does it take?

52 weeks (Full-time, Mon–Sat (varies by salon))

1–3 apprentices per salon

What credential do I earn?

Indiana Cosmetology License — issued by Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)

What job can I get?

Cosmetologist ($28,000–$45,000)

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson MSA

What does it cost?

$6,000

Is funding available?

FSSA IMPACT, Employer-paid for eligible participants

Credentials You Earn

Each credential is issued by its certifying authority upon passing required exams or completing supervised hours — not by Elevate.

Indiana Cosmetology License

Issued by Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) — nationally recognized in this field

State license to practice cosmetology in Indiana.

Validity: Renewable every 4 years

Infection Control Certificate

Issued by Elevate for Humanity — nationally recognized in this field

Sanitation and infection control for personal services.

Validity: 2 years

CPR/AED/First Aid

Issued by American Heart Association — nationally recognized in this field

Emergency response certification.

Validity: 2 years

Full credential disclosure and issuing-authority mapping

Training to Employment Pathway

How this program connects instruction, credentialing, employers, and wages — the sequence workforce boards use to evaluate programs.

Step 1 · Training
52 weeks · Full-time, Mon–Sat (varies by salon)
Step 2 · Credential
Indiana Cosmetology License (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA))
Step 3 · Experience
Paid on-the-job training with employer host
Step 4 · Employer pathway
Introductions to partners including Licensed salons in Indianapolis area
Step 5 · Entry role & wage
Cosmetologist · $28,000–$45,000
Step 6 · Advancement
Licensed Cosmetologist ($28,000–$45,000)

Employment is not guaranteed. Outcomes depend on individual performance, credential attainment, and local labor market conditions.

How it works

From application to licensed barber

This is a 52-week DOL registered apprenticeship — not a short course. You train on the shop floor, study online, and move toward Indiana licensure with a clear step-by-step path.

1
Apply (free)
Submit the apprentice application. There is no tuition charge at this step — we review readiness and funding options with you.
2
Host shop match
We place you with a licensed Indiana barbershop for on-the-job training (OJT). You earn wages while you learn in the chair.
3
RTI + daily theory
Complete Related Technical Instruction online (500 hours). Pass the daily theory quiz (70% minimum) before OJT hours count for credit.
4
2,000 hours & checkpoints
Track 1,500 OJT hours at your host shop plus 500 RTI hours. Supervisors sign off competencies as you progress through each module.
5
State exam & license
When hours and RTI are complete, sit for the Indiana Barber License written and practical exams. Graduate with a DOL apprenticeship certificate.

Self-pay tuition is $4,980 when workforce funding does not apply — use the payment calculator below for deposit and weekly plan options, or compare BNPL providers.

$20,000–$100,000+

Typical wage range

2000 hrs

Total training hours

3 credentials

Industry recognized

8% (faster than average)

Job growth (2024)

Aligned with:Indiana IPLA Cosmetology StandardsDOL Registered ApprenticeshipWIOA Title I — Supportive Services Only

What You'll Learn

Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.

Hair Services

·Haircutting techniques
·Color theory and application
·Chemical straightening and perms
·Styling and finishing
·Extensions and weaves

Skin & Nail Services

·Facials and skin analysis
·Manicures and pedicures
·Waxing and hair removal
·Makeup application
·Sanitation for each service

Salon Business

·Client consultation
·Appointment scheduling
·Retail product knowledge
·Social media marketing
·Indiana licensing requirements

Safety & Sanitation

·Infection control
·Chemical safety
·Ergonomics
·OSHA salon standards
·Indiana Board of Cosmetology rules

What's Included in This Program

All training components delivered as part of your enrollment

Partner-Delivered Training

Milady Standard Cosmetology

Required

Milady/Cengage · 1,500 hours RTI

Cosmetology Certificate

Included Certifications

CPR/AED Certification

Health & Safety Institute · 4 hours

How You Can Start

Choose the path that fits your situation.

There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.

Lowest Cost Path

FSSA IMPACT or Employer-Sponsored

Indiana residents — SNAP/TANF recipients or employer sponsor

SNAP or TANF recipients may qualify for free training through Indiana's FSSA IMPACT program. Alternatively, a licensed employer can sponsor your apprenticeship at no cost to you.

FSSA IMPACTSNAP E&TIndiana Only

Check Funding Eligibility

Indiana SNAP/TANF recipients · must be referred by FSSA case worker

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Self-Pay — All States

$6,000tuition

Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.

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Self-pay options

Payment plan calculator

Adjust your deposit to see weekly payments. BNPL available at checkout.

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Not in Indiana or not currently funding-eligible? Talk to an advisor about self-pay and payment plan options — we'll map the right next step in about 10 minutes.

Indiana residents: funding is available through FSSA IMPACT

This program is not on Indiana’s ETPL and does not qualify for WIOA or the Workforce Ready Grant. However, Indiana SNAP and TANF recipients may qualify for free training through the FSSA IMPACT (SNAP Employment & Training) program. Contact your FSSA/DFR case worker to request a training referral.

Outside Indiana? Self-pay enrollment is available to everyone — no residency required. Payment plans, BNPL, and employer sponsorship are all options.

See all funding options for this program →

Next Step

Apply Now Request Information Indiana Career Connect

Start your workforce funding application online at Indiana Career Connect, or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to complete eligibility intake. WorkOne — not your training provider — approves WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant vouchers.

Funding & How to Start

FSSA IMPACT funding may be available

Indiana SNAP or TANF recipients may qualify for no-cost training through FSSA IMPACT. You must be referred by your FSSA case worker — not through WorkOne WIOA intake.

FSSA IMPACTEmployer-Sponsored

Is this program fundable?

IMPACT only — not WIOA / ETPL tuition

This program is not on Indiana's ETPL for WIOA tuition. Indiana SNAP or TANF recipients may still qualify through FSSA IMPACT with a case-worker referral.

Self-pay option: $6,000 — Paid apprenticeship track remains available. For self-pay enrollment, start with a $600 deposit, then weekly payments or BNPL (Affirm, Sezzle, Afterpay, Klarna). All BNPL options available at checkout.

How workforce funding works →

Ready to enroll?

Talk to an advisor about self-pay, payment plans, or employer sponsorship. No WorkOne intake is required for this pathway.

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FSSA IMPACT pathway (Indiana only)

Contact your FSSA or DFR case worker to request a training referral. IMPACT does not use the WorkOne WIOA intake form. Self-pay enrollment remains open to all states.

Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.

Named Employer Partners

Licensed salons in Indianapolis area

Placement Pipeline

Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and funding pathway.
Training milestones and credentials are tracked to completion.
Employer introductions are prioritized for interview-ready graduates.
Placement support continues through first wage outcome reporting window.

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Start Your Cosmetology Apprenticeship Journey

Free to apply · No payment required · An advisor will contact you within 1 business day

This program uses a guided application with eligibility and host-shop matching steps. Review how it works above, then continue when you are ready.

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Ready to Start Your Cosmetology Apprenticeship Career?

Paid apprenticeship track available. For self-pay enrollment, BNPL starts at a $600 deposit with weekly payment options.

Your path from application to career

Apply

2–3 min form

Approved

24–48 hrs

Enrolled

Advisor call

Trained

Program runs

Placed

Career launch

New ApplicantApply to This ProgramFree to apply · takes 5 min

Questions? Talk to an Advisor

Program Resources

Eligibility Apply Orientation

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) 760-7908 More info

All Indiana WorkOne centers: in.gov WorkOne locator

Earn your Indiana Cosmetology License while getting paid.

Cosmetology Apprenticeship

Program at a Glance

Credentials You Earn

Indiana Cosmetology License

Infection Control Certificate

CPR/AED/First Aid

Training to Employment Pathway

From application to licensed barber

Apply (free)

Host shop match

RTI + daily theory

2,000 hours & checkpoints

State exam & license

What You'll Learn

Hair Services

Skin & Nail Services

Salon Business

Safety & Sanitation

What's Included in This Program

Milady Standard Cosmetology

Choose the path that fits your situation.

FSSA IMPACT or Employer-Sponsored

Self-Pay — All States

Payment plan calculator

FSSA IMPACT funding may be available

IMPACT only — not WIOA / ETPL tuition

Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

Start Your Cosmetology Apprenticeship Journey

Ready to Start Your Cosmetology Apprenticeship Career?

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

Approved host barbershops & training partners

Elevate Prestige Barber and Beauty Institute

Kountry Kutz Barbershop

Cal's Kutz Studio

B-52's Barber Shop LLC

Corinne Yvette Meid — Style and Scissor Salon

Barber program map — host shops, WorkOne & satellites

Earn your Indiana Cosmetology License while getting paid.

Cosmetology Apprenticeship

Program at a Glance

Credentials You Earn

Indiana Cosmetology License

Infection Control Certificate

CPR/AED/First Aid

Training to Employment Pathway

From application to licensed barber

Apply (free)

Host shop match

RTI + daily theory

2,000 hours & checkpoints

State exam & license

What You'll Learn

Hair Services

Skin & Nail Services

Salon Business

Safety & Sanitation

What's Included in This Program

Milady Standard Cosmetology

Choose the path that fits your situation.

FSSA IMPACT or Employer-Sponsored

Self-Pay — All States

Payment plan calculator

FSSA IMPACT funding may be available

IMPACT only — not WIOA / ETPL tuition

Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

Start Your Cosmetology Apprenticeship Journey

Ready to Start Your Cosmetology Apprenticeship Career?

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

Approved host barbershops & training partners

Elevate Prestige Barber and Beauty Institute

Kountry Kutz Barbershop

Cal's Kutz Studio

B-52's Barber Shop LLC

Corinne Yvette Meid — Style and Scissor Salon

Barber program map — host shops, WorkOne & satellites