Why Partner With Us?

Host shops gain trained talent, zero paperwork burden, and the satisfaction of building the next generation.

Get Trained, Motivated Help

Apprentices come to you ready to learn. They handle shampoos, sweeping, prep work, and basic services under your supervision - freeing you to focus on paying clients.

• Extra hands during busy hours
• Pre-screened, committed learners
• Potential future employees

Zero Paperwork for You

We handle all the administrative burden. Hour tracking, state compliance, curriculum delivery, and completion documentation - that's our job, not yours.

• Digital hour tracking system
• State board compliance handled
• Simple attendance verification

Build Your Legacy

Every master barber learned from someone. By hosting apprentices, you pass on your skills and strengthen the profession. Many host shops hire their best apprentices after completion.

• Train barbers your way
• First pick of new talent
• Recognition as a training shop

Host Shop Qualifications

To participate as a host barbershop, your shop must meet these requirements:

•Hold an active Indiana barbershop license in good standing
•Employ at least one licensed barber capable of supervising apprentices
•Maintain a safe, professional training environment
•Agree to verify apprentice attendance and progress
•Follow program guidelines and documentation requirements
•Use the published program syllabus so floor coaching matches the apprentice’s daily LMS theory module
•Carry appropriate business insurance

Host Shop Responsibilities

What You Provide

→Supervised on-the-job training
→Workspace and tools access
→Attendance verification
→Professional mentorship

What We Handle

•Apprenticeship structure & framework
•Related instruction (Prestige Elevation Barber Curriculum)
•Documentation & compliance
•Completion verification

Program syllabus — same subject in the shop and on LMS

Host barbershops must use the published barber apprenticeship syllabus and stay on the same weekly module as the apprentice’s LMS theory assignments so instructors coach the matching subject.

RTI / theory delivered by: Prestige Elevation Barber Curriculum
Published syllabus: Download Barber Apprenticeship syllabus (PDF/Markdown)

Host shops receive the weekly module outline so supervisors coach the same topic the apprentice studies online that day. Instructors can see LMS progress and align floor coaching with bookwork.

Approved Host Shops

These partner barbershops are approved to host DOL-registered barber apprentices in the Indianapolis metro area. Apprentices may be placed based on availability.

B-52’s Barber Shop LLC
314C Parkview Dr., New Castle, IN, 47362
Supervisor: Christopher Newkirk
Approved host shop
Barber Apprenticeship
Cal’s Kutz Studio
6240 La Pas Trail, Indianapolis, IN, 46268
Supervisor: Calvin Pena
Approved host shop
Barber Apprenticeship
Elevate Prestige Barber and Beauty Institute
6331 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46220

Approval Process

Submit Application

Complete the host shop enrollment form with your shop details and license information.

License Verification

We verify your barbershop license and supervisor credentials.

Agreement Review

Review and accept the Host Shop Agreement (MOU).

Approval & Placement

Once approved, you can begin hosting apprentices based on availability.

Host shops must be approved before they can host apprentices. Enrollment includes intake and Host Shop Agreement acceptance.

Ready to Train the Next Generation?

Join our network of approved host barbershops and help shape future barbers.

General Inquiry Enroll as a Host Shop