DOL Registered Apprenticeship

Esthetician Apprenticeship — earn while you train.

DOL Registered Apprenticeship. Hands-on training at a licensed salon. Graduate with your Indiana Esthetician License and a paying clientele.

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DOL Registered Apprenticeship
Earn wages from day one
Indiana Esthetician License
Licensed salon training

ETPL Approved

Professional Esthetician & Client Services

5-week accelerated non-licensure certificate. Skin analysis, facial treatments, hair removal, and business startup — WIOA funded.

5 weeks20–25 hrs/week3 credentialsHybrid

Delivered directly by Elevate for Humanity.

$4,575

WIOA Eligible

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act — covers tuition for eligible Indiana residents through WorkOne.

Workforce Ready Grant

Indiana state grant covering tuition for high-demand programs. Eligibility determined through WorkOne.

Self-Pay Available

Flexible payment plans, BNPL options, and income-share available.

New Applicant

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$28,000–$65,000

Typical wage range

100 hrs

Total training hours

3 credentials

Industry recognized

9% (faster than average)

Job growth (2024)

Aligned with:ETPL Program ID #10004628Indiana Professional Licensing Agency — AwarenessCIP Code 12.0409WIOA Title I

Full Workforce Pathway

Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.

Step 1

Eligibility & Intake

Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.

Step 2

Training & Assessments

Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.

Step 3

Credential

Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.

Step 4

Employer Placement

Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.

Step 5

Wage Outcome

Target entry wages aligned to $28,000–$65,000.

What You'll Learn

Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.

Skin Science & Analysis

·Skin anatomy and physiology
·Skin type identification
·Common skin conditions
·Product knowledge and ingredients
·Contraindications and safety

Facial Treatments

·Cleansing and exfoliation techniques
·Facial massage and lymphatic drainage
·Mask application and removal
·Hydration and moisturizing treatments
·Makeup fundamentals

Hair Removal

·Brow shaping and design
·Waxing techniques (face and body)
·Threading basics
·Post-treatment care
·Client consultation for hair removal

Client Services & Business

·Client consultation and intake
·Service menu development
·Pricing and retail sales
·Appointment management
·Digital marketing for beauty professionals

Safety, Sanitation & Compliance

·OSHA 10 workplace safety
·Infection control in spa settings
·Chemical safety and MSDS
·State board awareness (non-licensure context)
·Client documentation and consent forms

What's Included in This Program

All training components delivered as part of your enrollment

Partner-Delivered Training

Milady Standard Esthetics

Required

Milady/Cengage · Integrated across 5 weeks

Esthetics Certificate

Included Certifications

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

CareerSafe · 10 hours

CPR/AED Certification

Health & Safety Institute · 4 hours

How You Can Start

Choose the path that fits your situation.

There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.

Lowest Cost Path

Workforce-Funded Training

Must reside in Indiana

Federal and Indiana state workforce funding may cover 100% of tuition, books, and exam fees for eligible Indiana residents. We help you apply for every option you qualify for.

WorkOneWIOATrade ActSNAP E&TJRI

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Self-Pay — All States

$4,575tuition

Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.

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Not in Indiana or not currently funding-eligible? Talk to an advisor about self-pay and payment plan options — we'll map the right next step in about 10 minutes.

Next Step

Apply Now Request Information Indiana Career Connect

For WIOA-eligible and apprenticeship pathway applicants, the next step may require Indiana Career Connect.

Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.

Named Employer Partners

Day spas and medical spas
Salons and beauty studios
Hotels and resorts
Mobile beauty service operators

Placement Pipeline

Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and funding pathway.
Training milestones and credentials are tracked to completion.
Employer introductions are prioritized for interview-ready graduates.
Placement support continues through first wage outcome reporting window.

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Start Your Professional Esthetician & Client Services Journey

Free to apply · No payment required · An advisor will contact you within 1 business day

Ready to Start Your Professional Esthetician & Client Services Career?

$0 with WIOA or Workforce Ready Grant. Self-pay starts at a $600 deposit, then weekly or BNPL options.

Your path from application to career

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2–3 min form

Approved

24–48 hrs

Enrolled

Advisor call

Trained

Program runs

Placed

Career launch

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