HAIRSTYLING CERTIFICATE/APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Part 2: Out-of-school co-op placement in a licensed salon.

In your co-op placement you will:

• practice the skills you have learned in the in-school courses, under the supervision of a qualified hair stylist in a licensed salon.
• earn 4 credits towards your diploma while accumulating 360 hours towards your apprenticeship
• learn job search skills, employment laws, and the culture of the hairstyling salon
• develop the confidence to work as a professional hairstylist
• prepare a winning resume that highlights your skills
• develop the communication skills needed for job interviews
• prepare a flexible, realistic career plan
• acquire valuable experience in a Canadian hairstyling salon
• expand your job network

Future Opportunities for Licensed Hairstylists

• work in a salon of your choice
• set up your own business
• enjoy full time or part time work and flexible working hours
• be a colour technician
• manage a salon
• be a platform artist, i.e., perform hairstyles in front of an audience of hairstylists
• be a hairstylist for television or theatre
• be a hairstylist on a cruise ship
• be a sales and training representative for a hair product company

To register in any of the certificate programs, come to Students Services between 8:30 and 3:30 to pick up a registration information letter and package.