Earn While You Learn
Get paid to train in a skilled trade. Apprenticeships combine hands-on work experience with classroom instruction—and you earn a paycheck from day one.
Why Apprenticeships Work
Traditional education asks you to pay tuition and wait years before earning a real income. Apprenticeships flip that model—you get paid while you learn, gaining real-world experience from day one.
You're not just a student—you're an employee. You work alongside experienced professionals, learning the trade through hands-on practice. Your employer pays you a wage that increases as your skills grow.
By the time you complete your apprenticeship, you have years of experience, industry certifications, and zero student debt. You're ready to command top wages in your field.
This is how skilled trades have been taught for centuries—and it still works better than anything else.
Apprenticeship Benefits
Get Paid
Earn a wage from day one, with increases as you progress
Real Experience
Work on actual projects, not just classroom exercises
Certifications
Earn industry-recognized credentials as you train
No Debt
Zero tuition costs—you're paid to learn
Available Apprenticeships
Multi-Region RequirementsRead Before Choosing a Shop
We are based in Indiana, but host site requirements vary by region (state licensing boards, workforce board policies, and employer eligibility standards). Your selected training region's rules determine which shops are eligible to host your apprenticeship. We verify each host site based on regional licensing and compliance standards before placement is confirmed.
- •Requirements may differ for Indiana, Illinois (including Chicago/Cook County), and other states.
- •Host site approval is required before placement is finalized.
- •If a site does not meet regional requirements, you must choose another eligible shop.
Host Shop Requirements
Per Program Track
The shop/salon you choose must meet state/local licensing and workplace standards based on your training region. Host sites must be approved before apprenticeship placement is confirmed.
Universal Host Site Requirements
These requirements apply to ALL apprenticeship tracks:
- •The business must be properly licensed and in good standing in the selected region (e.g., Indiana barber establishment license, cosmetology license, etc.).
- •A licensed professional appropriate to the program track (Barber, Cosmetology, etc.) must be designated as the on-site supervisor.
- •The site must agree to apprenticeship documentation (training plan, time/attendance logs, evaluations) and cooperate with compliance verification.
- •Sanitation, infection control, and workplace safety standards must be followed as required by the licensing board for the region.
- •Appropriate business insurance is required (general liability, workers' compensation if applicable).
- •Apprentices may only perform services within the permitted scope as allowed by regional licensing and supervision.
Barber Apprenticeship — Host Shop Guidelines
- Must be a licensed barber establishment or permitted salon in the selected region.
- Must designate a licensed barber (or region-authorized equivalent supervisor) to oversee on-the-job training.
- Must have adequate stations and tools to support apprentice learning.
Cosmetology — Host Shop Guidelines
- Must be a licensed cosmetology establishment (salon) in good standing for the selected region.
- Must designate a licensed cosmetologist (or region-authorized equivalent supervisor) to oversee on-the-job training.
- Must have adequate stations and tools to support apprentice learning.
Esthetics — Host Shop Guidelines
- Must be a licensed establishment permitted to provide esthetics/skincare services for the selected region.
- Must designate a licensed esthetician (or region-authorized equivalent supervisor) to oversee on-the-job training.
- Must have appropriate treatment space and equipment for skincare services.
Nail Technology — Host Shop Guidelines
- Must be a licensed establishment permitted to provide nail services for the selected region.
- Must designate a licensed nail technician (or region-authorized equivalent supervisor) to oversee on-the-job training.
- Must have appropriate nail stations and sanitation equipment.
Host site approval is required before placement is finalized. Approval includes license verification and a readiness review (supervision, safety, documentation) based on the selected region.
Shop Approval Process
Select Region & Submit Shop
Apprentice selects Training Region and submits preferred shop(s) with address, owner/manager contact, and supervisor name/license type.
License Verification
We verify license status and confirm the supervisor's credentials for the selected track and region.
Agreement Confirmation
We confirm the shop's agreement to documentation, evaluations, and region-specific workplace standards.
Placement Confirmed
Placement is confirmed (or we request an alternate shop if requirements are not met).
Credentials & Outcomes
Certificate of Completion issued by Elevate for Humanity Career & Technical Institute
Documents successful completion of the Apprenticeship training program
Preparation for third-party industry certifications
Issued by the credentialing organization upon passing their exam:
- • USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion
- • State Professional License (issued by Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)
- • Industry-specific certifications as required by trade
Workforce-aligned training for employment pathways
- • Licensed Professional in your trade
- • Journeyman status
- • Business Owner/Operator
- • Trade Instructor
Note: Third-party certifications and state licenses are issued by external credentialing bodies, not by Elevate for Humanity. Exam fees may apply separately.
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