Apprenticeship Program
Honey Salon is an approved training agent working with Atarashii Apprentice Program, with approval through United States Department of Labor- Employment Training Administration, to train individuals passionate about making Hair Design their career choice. We are able to provide a great, hands-on learning space for Atarashii registered apprentices while working under our Licensed, highly skilled and experienced Journeymen stylists.
Through the Atarashii Program, Honey Salon has established and provides an Apprenticeship Program at its facility for individuals to have an opportunity to become licensed in Hair Design or Cosmetology in the state of Washington (“Salon Apprentice Program”).
“Receive in person and online education”
“Experience Salon environment first-hand ”
“Assist experienced stylists”
“Craft careers in the beauty world and build clientele”
FAQS
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Hair Design Apprenticeship provides an alternate route for people to receive licensure in the Beauty Industry. In this program, hair and its safety practices are the sole concern, whereas receiving a license through Cosmetology School requires students to learn other skills within the Industry.
Apprentices are employees who learn and navigate beauty trade, while earning wages. Our Apprentices are also required to follow a job-related curriculum to ensure they meet the minimum standards to attain their professional license
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Not yet! Our Hair Design Apprentices are working towards their 1200 hours of in-person and online education to receive their Washington State Hair Design License.
After completing State requirements, Apprentices can take their State Board Exam to receive their official License upon passing.
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100%! Through the Apprenticeship Program, it is legal for our Apprentices to perform services on clients. Our Apprentices will start by observing and assisting experienced stylists, and gradually work into practicing various techniques on real clients. Our unique education experience provides our apprentices opportunities to work alongside seasoned stylists, while offering our clients affordable services.
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A large part of the apprenticeship program involves assisting all stylists during regular salon hours. During an appointment, you may be serviced by your stylist and their apprentice that day.
Once an Apprentice has reached a certain point in their curriculum, as well as have passed tests proctored by our educators, Apprentices are able to accept clients of their own with an Educator present in the salon.
Other duties also include coordinating appointments and salon upkeep.
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Along with completing an online curriculm, each apprentice receives mentorship, continuing education, and 1-1 support from our Atarashii Approved Journeymen/Hair Educators. Apprentices also take additional education classes from hair educators/specialists both virtually and in-person.
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Absolutely! Each apprentice is employed, paid an hourly wage, and graciously accepts gratuity.
