Where Talent Thrives
A salon’s growth is extremely dependant on the people you hire and without good staff it would be a struggle to run successfully. Whilst it is important to hire staff that are experienced and knowledgeable, it also pays to hire up and coming talent. In light of this we hear how Evolve Academy support inspiring talent to thrive in the industry.
Based in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter Evolve Academy’s 28-seater training academy including classrooms and learning zone, offers the perfect setting to gain the skills and knowledge required to become a stylist within the Hairdressing and Barbering industry. Fitted with the finest range of REM salon fixtures and fittings alongside using all Wella products in training sessions, Evolve is perfectly equipped to help individuals reach their full potential!
An apprentice can be anyone over the age of 16, and a hairdressing apprenticeship level 2 standard can last anything from 18-24 months. This means that whilst learning the day-to-day salon jobs, apprentices will also be acquiring all the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to work as a junior stylist. Through a collaborative approach with Evolve Academy, you can ensure your apprentice is gaining all the relevant skills required to succeed in the hairdressing and barbering industry.
Through hiring an apprentice it can also help to create an endearing workplace environment for all employees and clients. Experienced employees can help to influence the way your apprentices behave and also develop their learning within the salon. If you are concerned about hiring apprentices with little experience because they will take longer to learn the ropes of the job, think of it this way instead: hiring an apprentice means you have a fresh mind to work with, in terms of their knowledge of the job role, and they will learn everything from your nurturing rather than coming in with old and possibly outdated knowledge.
At Evolve Academy, the team understand the challenges within the industry and the commitment required in taking on a new apprentice and working together can create the perfect environment for developing the new talent of the future.
Is there a cost for the training?
All 16-18 learners are fully-funded, however for 21+ learners there is a 5% contribution that employers must pay towards the training. Currently this is between £250 and £550 depending on the Apprenticeship Level.
How can our readers work with you?
Check us out on Instagram @evolveacad or better still, come and see us in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter. Call us on 0161 820 2015.
