Cosmetology Apprentice — Paid Training Path to Stylist

Regis Corporate; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cost Cutters in Wisconsin offers a cosmetology apprenticeship starting as a salon receptionist, then progressing into an approved apprenticeship. The program follows state requirements and includes a two-week unpaid bootcamp.

Apprentices work toward a 4,000-hour credential over 2.5–4 years, with on-the-job and theory hours, while gaining hands-on experience in cutting, chemical services, and customer care.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Apprenticeship lasts 2.5–4 years with 4,000 hours.
• Minimum 32 work hours per week including theory.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Shampooing, cutting, and providing chemical services to customers.
• Greeting customers using Cost Cutters Customer
• Service techniques with each customer
• Consulting clients on style options for their hair
• Describing different hair care products and their benefits
• Acting as a salesperson to sell clients hair care retail products.
• Providing exceptional customer relations
• Keeping updated on hairstyle trends and styling methods
• Ability to be on one's feet for extended periods
• Understand and follow standards as documented in the Employee Handbook
• Following through on recommended products

Skills

Customer service

Hair styling basics

Sales skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cost Cutters in Wisconsin offers a cosmetology apprenticeship starting as a salon receptionist, then progressing into an approved apprenticeship. The program follows state requirements and includes a two-week unpaid bootcamp.

Apprentices work toward a 4,000-hour credential over 2.5–4 years, with on-the-job and theory hours, while gaining hands-on experience in cutting, chemical services, and customer care.