Apprenticeship
“Learn to be a Hairdresser” | Apprentice Program
In California, a person can either attend beauty school or apprentice in a salon in order to be eligible to take the State’s cosmetology licensing exam and become a hairdresser. Barberia hires both persons who have attended beauty school and have a license, as well as those persons who have not in order to train them through the California State Cosmetology Apprentice Program. If you are a happy, outgoing and creative individual, with an interest in cosmetology and the drive and commitment to become a successful stylist, and do not want to attend formal beauty school, a paid apprenticeship program may be for you. If you are a recent beauty school graduate, or an existing hairdresser, Barberia is also interested in talking to you! We have immediate openings available and magnificent opportunities for trained stylists as well.
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Apprenticeship Program FAQ
- AP = Apprentice Program
- Board = California Board of Cosmetology Trainer
- Related Training = Weekly or Bi weekly classes provided by the Program Sponsor to help the AP pass the State Board Exam.
Q: What is an Apprenticeship Program (AP)?
A: An Apprenticeship Program (AP) is a formal organized system of on the job training, supplemented by related technical instruction in which the apprentice learns by doing and earns while learning.
Q: How long does it take to complete the AP?
A: The AP is 3200 hours. You may complete the AP in as little as 18 months if you have perfect attendance. The program requires at least 40 hours per week in the salon in addition to related and off-hour training. There is no part time Apprenticeship Program (AP).
Q: Does the Apprentice get paid?
A: Yes, your pay is determined by a scale that is established by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and is set at minimum wage and gradually increases between $8.50 & $9.00 per hour at the end of two years.
Q: How does the Apprentice Find a Trainer?
A: Barberia is the licensed trainer. Remember, this is not only training, it is a job. The apprentice starts by doing menial chores, and then gradually learns more difficult tasks. A large part of the day (especially during the introductory period) is spent cleaning and maintaining the salon, as well as preparing clients for their services. To learn will be in large part the responsibility of the apprentice. The trainer is responsible for making certain the 220 hours of related technical instruction per year are completed. Being in an atmosphere of energy and creativity will aid in the learning process. It takes a special kind of person to become a cosmetology apprentice, education will not be forced upon him/her, and it will be there for the taking. With just these classes the apprentice will not graduate, only if they embrace the knowledge on their own initiative.
Q: Does being an apprentice mean joining a union?
A: Although there are many union/labor relationships in apprenticeship, this particular program is not associated with a union.
Q: How do you receive your related technical training?
A: You must attend one of the training locations to complete the related technical instruction. You will be required to spend at least Four hours per week for a total of 220 hours . The classes are held at The East Bay Training Center located at 2063 B street Hayward , Ca. 94541.
Q: Can you receive credit for related training by attending outside classes?
A: Credit may be received for outside classes providing the classes are approved IN ADVANCE by the program sponsor and the local education agency. The East and South Counties Apprenticeship Committee has a list of classes that are mandatory for the apprentice to graduate.
Q: Does the apprentice have to pay for anything while training?
A: All textbook, magazine subscriptions, trade journals, mannequins, kits and tools are the responsibility of the apprentice, as well as any registration fees, dues or other fees incurred by the apprentice from the Board or The East and South Counties Apprenticeship Committee.
Following is an EXAMPLE (for estimating purposes only):
- Registration To The East and South Counties Apprenticeship Committee: $775.00
- State Board registration: $ 25.00
- Mannequins: $35 per head
- Tools: Most tools are provided by Barberia, but personal scissors and non-hair items like facial, manicure, etc. are the responsibility of the apprentice.
Q: Can the apprentice quit if they do not like the program?
A: The apprentice can quit the program at any time. The first 500 hours are the probationary period required by The East and South Counties Apprenticeship Committee. During that time, the trainer can discharge the apprentice or they may quit the program without the AP sponsor interceding. If you want to change jobs or go to another.
The East and South Counties Apprenticeship Committee
2063 “B Street Hayward ,Ca. 94541
510 889 8653
Contact: Raymond Gumbs
