APPRENTICESHIP

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TNN Beauty Apprenticeship is the leading Barber and Cosmetology of On-the-Job training program in California.

With an Apprentice License,
Students will receive training of theory and practical in classroom and additional reinforcement to pass the State Board Examination.
We are working with THE COMB Enhanced Education BOOT CAMP program to accelerates their skills and knowledge by enrolling our students in the 20 weeks of learning haircutting, coloring and styling.
When students start their employment in the establishment, they are ready to receive clients and can start their career to assist, build and grow with their trainers and establishments.

/ Beauty School vs. Apprenticeship /
View the difference between typical beauty schools and our apprenticeship program below.
BEAUTY SCHOOL | APPRENTICE PROGRAM | |
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START OF PROGRAM | Attend school full time or part time | Need to have shop and trainer to sponsor to be employ as an apprentice. |
COST | $10,000 to $28,000 paid by loans and out of pocket | $2,500 to $7,500 pay as you go; earn while you learn |
DURATION/TIME | 1600 hours completed; plus exam time | 3,200 hours practical and in class (The Comb Training included) |
WORK/INCOME | Full-time; possible part time work outside beauty industry | 32 hour work week in salon; minimum wage plus |
LICENSE | Finish school, take exam, get license - One year | After 39 hours in class prep, earn license and work in salon |
WORK OPTIONS | Join mass market salon chain or in a salon working as an assistant | After apprenticeship, work in any salon as a full service hair stylist |
CAREER OUTCOME | Up to 80% leave industry in three years; lack of progress, low wages | High retention in stable career with solid educational foundation |
CERTIFICATION | No | Yes |
DIFFERENCE MAKER | Salons offering The Comb enhanced training may save career | Continuing education - The Comb Levels 2-5 to Master Level |

HOW CAN WE HELP?
/ WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOU? /
Basic Program
Watch your profits and efficiency soar. You’ll expand faster than you ever thought possible.
Salon Capabilities Advanced
Our support team is here to ensure everything runs smoothly, so you can focus elsewhere.
Advanced Certification
By joining our no more empty chairs program your salon becomes The Comb certified.
Cost Benefit
Our program is affordable with quick and accurate responses to all your queries, you’ll save time and be more efficient.

/ THE COMB BOOT CAMP PROGRAM /
Comprehensive skill development in haircutting, finishing techniques, hairstyling, hair coloration and career development.
The Comb
BOOTCAMP
Our comprehensive Boot Camp training takes our apprentice candidates through all the disciplines needed to build a complete repertoire of skills to support their careers. The Comb Boot Camp is completed during the first year of apprenticeship, giving the stylist the opportunity to improve their learned skills in a salon environment.
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