Also called: Apprentice Barber
Learns barbering by working under a licensed barber in a shop instead of attending school.
He sweeps, shampoos, and watches the master barber's technique, then cuts friends and clients under supervision while logging hours toward the state exam.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Apprenticeship, about 1 year after high school. State-registered barber apprenticeship (often 1-2 years), available in many states.
Ways in: Apprenticeship, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Barbering (apprenticeship).
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. You learn by doing under a licensed barber; AI doesn't change this hands-on path into the trade.
Age 16+. One way to start: Ask licensed barbers if one will sponsor you, then register as an apprentice with your state board First: A sponsoring licensed barber and state apprentice registration (only some states allow it)
Classes: Barbering CTE program, Art, Customer service.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-5011.
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