my daughter wants to be a hairdresser ---modern apprentiship or college?

Question

what does coming from esex have to do with it and dont be so negative my daughters serious

Answer 1

apprentiship:
pro:
1. 1st hand experience - that way she knows what the business is really like
2. can make some useful contacts - potential of getting a job with the company when she qualifies
3. she will get to go to college part time as well.

con:
1. the pay isn't that good - it's well known that she won't get paid much for the work she does at this level.
2. she must make sure she gets a good company or they can really mess her around

College
pro:
1. very academic - there will be alot of theory work
2. will be taught be experienced people

con:
1. check out what the ratio of coursework and exams are - see what your daughter prefers and make sure she gets the right mix
2. she could end up with just a list of theories - she needs to know how to put htme into practise.
3. no work experience - she may get into th real industry and find out that it really isn't for her after all.

Hope this helps and good luck to both of you
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Answer 2

well i go to college to study hairdressing but i have friends that have done apprentiships. both are as good as each other as you have the practical side and more of a hands on experience of being in a salon enviroment if your daughter did an apprentiship but if she went to college, the tutors/teahers would be able to help more with the learning esspecially if she had a problem doing anything.
with an apprentiship she would earn more money, in cornwall, my friend was on £80per week while i was at college and was only earning between £10 and £30 per week through being entitled to EMA through the goverment. imean obviosly the choice is hers.
hope this has helped.

Answer 3

I would go for a modern apprenticeship with a reputable salon. For the 1st 3 months it will probably seem like a cleaning job while the salon susses out whether she has the right attitude and is serious enough to have money and time spent on her training.
However if she sticks with it the training is superior and she will be guaranteed a career at the end.
College hairdressers are a little bit looked down upon as they almost always have to be retrained!

Answer 4

Definitely college. when i left school i went straight into a modern apprenticeship at a well known salon. I hated working there, the hours were too long and i was well under the minimum wage. i did not enjoy my job at all. I decided to leave and i am currently at college doing hairdressing, and loving it. I have time to be my age and go out with friends. i have definitely made the right decision.

Answer 5

Modern apprenticeship! She gets hands on experience, the college day release and she gets paid at the same time.

Speaking from experience of doing an apprenticeship years ago and being a mentor I found that people that did apprenticeships were much better at their job than those that just did the college course with work placements. There's a lot to be said for hands on experinece in the real world.

I must say though that I did do my apprenticeship in bakery and confectionery... hopefully not a hair in sight!

Good luck to her!

Answer 6

Your daughter should do what makes her happy for a life long career. There are hairdressing schools that teach just that. Then of course hands on experience is the best learning tool. My niece dropped out of college as she was not happy and has now pursued a hairdressing career and just took her state boards. she works out of her home and loves it!! Good luck to your daughter.

Answer 7

College should be better because she will learn deeply regarding hairdressing.
I know that this job will not make her rich materially but is a thing she likes and she will put all her efforts to become the best hairdresser. So encourage her on her election.

Answer 8

I would suggest getting an apprenticeship in a good salon, she could go to college one day a week. This is a much better idea than going to college full time as she would gain a lot of valuable experience and knowledge working in a good salon.

Answer 9

HAIRSTYLING IS NOT A BLUE COLLAR JOB! ok ok here's what ya do..have a looky online at some 'hairdressing schools' in your state..this is very important! once she there she will have the stepping stone to go further which is what she really wants! after that I know there are some amazing 'color tech' and advanced cutting schools in the US! again just start looking online.

Answer 10

Let her try the hair thing - she can always go back to school.

I have education up the wazoo and I am still not happy with what I do every day. If she has a chance of being happy with what she does for a living, don't take that away from her.