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Program Overview
The Barbering Apprenticeship program at Madison College is designed to give you real-world, on-the-job training while you work in a licensed establishment and attend school. You will be earning income during all phases of the training period, including the hours you attend classes.
You will train a minimum of 32 hours per week under a licensed professional while learning these skills:- Chemical services
- Hair cutting
- Infection control
- Shampooing
- Shaving
- Styling
An apprenticeship requires at least 2,000 hours of paid training. 288 hours of that training are spent through a hybrid or online live learning experience.
In Class Theory Learning
You will attend class four-and-a-half hours per week over four semesters.
100% attendance is mandatory for successful completion of the apprenticeship program.
Program Details
Barbering apprenticeship classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
Madison - Truax
After completing the Barbering Apprenticeship program you will be eligible to take the state test to become licensed as a practitioner.
For more information on classroom instruction please contact:
businessandappliedarts@madisoncollege.eduCareers
Prospective employers throughout Madison consider Madison College Barbering Apprentice graduates top candidates. Graduates from this apprenticeship program are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of cosmetology including:- Barber
- Barbering Educator
- Establishment Manager
- Small Business Entrepreneur
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
For a barbering apprenticeship to begin, you must find a sponsoring employer on your own (similar to looking for a job). Once you have found a position, the employer begins the apprenticeship registration process by contacting a Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (BAS) representative for their county.
The BAS representative meets the employer and the apprentice to complete their contract and new student creation form. The practical aspect of the apprenticeship may now begin. Apprentices may start their practical any time year round.
The BAS representative sends these forms to the School of Business and Applied Arts where they are admitted as a student. The School office will contact the apprentice regarding a mandatory orientation meeting held annually in August. During this orientation, apprentices will learn how to set up their student accounts and register for classes. School theory classes begin in the fall semester, and include four semesters of Cosmetology Related Theory.
Visit Madison College to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the School of Business and Applied Arts or call 608.246.6003 ext. 8.
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Career Outcomes
After completing the Barbering Apprentice program at Madison College, you will be able to:
- Apply safety and sanitation procedures.
- Adhere to the current Wisconsin administrative codes and statutes for barbering.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills for success.
- Perform haircutting and barbering services.
- Perform shaving and skin care services.
- Perform chemical services.
- Demonstrate hairstyling and finishing techniques.
- Develop strategies to market products and services.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2024 Number of Program Graduates 1 Number of Surveys Sent Number of Surveys Returned Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 0 Percent Available for Employment Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market Available for Employment
2024 Graduates Employed 0 Percent of Graduates Employed Employed in Related Occupation 0 Percent Employed in Related Occupation Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation Employed - No Response 0 Percent Employed - No Response Seeking Employment 0 Percent Seeking Employment Reaction To Training at Madison College
2024 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 0 Number of Satisfaction Responses 0 Very Satisfied (4) 0 Percent Very Satisfied Satisfied (3) 0 Percent Satisfied Unsatisfied (2) 0 Percent Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2024 Number of Primary Reason Responses 0 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other When Employment was Obtained
2024 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 0 Before Enrollment 0 Percent Before Enrollment While Attending the College 0 Percent While Attending the College After Training at the College 0 Percent After Training at the College Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2024 Number of Employment Location Responses 0 In College District 0 Percent In College District In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 Percent of In Wisconsin Outside of Wisconsin 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin Employer Location Unknown 0 Percent Location Unknown Salary Trend 2024 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count Average Monthly Wage Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week
