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Cosmetology Apprenticeship
Program Number: 505021
Your Degree:
Apprenticeship
Area of Study:
Culinary, Hospitality and Fitness
Delivery Method:
Some Online/Some In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
8 Credits | Finish paid training and class time in 2 years
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  • Program Overview

    Apprentice at a local salon of your choice and get real-world experience from your sponsor. You will earn income during all phases of the training period, including the time you spend in the classroom. The costs for the materials you need to complete your apprenticeship are 100% covered too.

    To get started, find a salon willing to apprentice you. You and the salon manager will work with the Department of Workforce Development to create an apprenticeship contract. Once Madison College receives this contract, you will be invited to our apprenticeship orientation.

    An apprenticeship requires 4,000 hours of paid training. 288 hours of that training are spent in the classroom.

    In the Salon

    You will train a minimum of 32 hours per week under a licensed professional while learning these skills:

    • Haircutting for all hair types
    • Professional hair color
    • Hair design and styling
    • Nail technology
    • Manicures and pedicures
    • Scalp and facial treatments
    • Cosmetic makeup analysis
    • Clean/style wigs and hairpieces
    • Infection control
    • Client relations
    • Retail methodology
    • Permanent waving
    • Shampooing and deep conditioning

    In Class

    You will attend class four-and-a-half hours per week over four semesters. 

    100% attendance is mandatory for the successful completion of the apprenticeship program. 

    Program Details

    Cosmetology apprenticeship classes are offered at the Madison College Truax campus.

    After completing the program, you will be ready to apply for your cosmetology practitioner’s license from the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).

    For more information on classroom instruction, please contact:
    businessandappliedarts@madisoncollege.edu.

    Careers in Cosmetology

    Employers throughout Madison consider Madison College's Cosmetology graduates top candidates.

    Graduates from this one-year technical diploma program are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of cosmetology, including:

    • Cosmetologist
    • Hair/Makeup Stylist
    • Manicurist
    • Esthetician
    • Platform Artist
    Paid Training
    Get paid while you train in the salon and classroom.

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