TREATWELL FUTURES FAIR: Powering the move from Learning to Earning – Treatwell Helps Bridge the Gap Between Education and Real-World Opportunity
While Treatwell is best known for helping salons attract more clients, sustainable growth only happens when businesses also have the talent to meet demand. At the same time, many students complete their training without direct access to employers, industry connections or a clear understanding of the opportunities available to them.
To help address this challenge, Treatwell partnered with the London College of Beauty Therapy to launch the first-ever Futures Fair on 11th June, under the theme “Powering the Move from Learning to Earning.”
The initiative was designed to bring education and industry together, connecting emerging hair and beauty professionals with salon businesses actively looking to recruit, while equipping students with the knowledge, confidence and connections needed to take their first steps into the industry.
The Opportunity Zone
At the heart of the event was the Opportunity Zone, a dedicated hall where students could explore two of the most common routes into the industry: employment and self-employment.
One side of the room featured salon businesses actively recruiting and looking to expand their teams. The other showcased businesses offering chair rental, treatment room rental opportunities for those looking to build their own business.
By bringing both pathways together under one roof, students were able to speak directly with industry professionals, compare options and gain valuable insight into life beyond college.
The Knowledge Zone
Alongside the exhibition space, students attended a series of expert-led panel talks designed to prepare them for the realities of working in the industry.
Topics included:
- Employed vs Self-Employed: Which Career Path is Right for You?
- How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
- Building Your Personal Brand When Starting Out
- How to Attract and Retain Clients
Featuring salon owners, successful freelancers, recruitment specialists and Canva, the personal branding experts (with whom Treatwell is in partnership with) the sessions provided practical advice and real-world insight to help students make informed decisions about their future careers.
Supporting Business Growth
For exhibiting salons, Futures Fair offered a smarter and more targeted way to recruit. More than a careers event, it acted as an invaluable first-stage interview process, allowing employers to meet engaged, qualified talent face-to-face while reducing the time and cost associated with traditional recruitment methods.
The initiative also reflects Treatwell’s evolution from booking platform to growth partner. By helping salons access both clients and talent, Treatwell is supporting businesses in overcoming one of their biggest barriers to sustainable growth.
“The future of our industry depends on the success of the next generation. Through Futures Fair, we’re powering the move from learning to earning, giving students the confidence, knowledge and connections they need to succeed, while helping salon businesses access the talent that will drive their future growth.”
