A NEW CAREER IN A YEAR
Apprentice Instructor
The primary purpose of the Apprentice Instructor Program is to train the licensed Cosmetologist, Esthetician or Nail Technician in the art of instruction and teaching the basic skills, proper work habits and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the KY State Board licensure exam. Upon completion and subsequent passing of the exam, apprentice instructor graduates may be able to work as an instructor in a cosmetology school.
$45,575
MEDIAN SALARY
Apprentice Instructor
Possible Career Paths
As an Apprentice Instructor, your journey can lead to various opportunities.
For instance:
- Full time instructor
- Part time instructor
- Substitute instructor
Cosmetology School Instructor
Esthetics, Nail, or Makeup Instructor
Advanced Beauty Course Instructor
Beauty School Manager
Beauty School Owner
Salon or Spa manager
As an Apprentice Instructor, we take your skill and knowledge in the field you’re mastered in, and help you embrace and share it with students.
Apprentice Instructors will be skilled in mentoring and shaping the future of Cosmetologist’s, Nail Technician’s and Esthetician’s.
We accomplish this by focusing in the following areas:
- How to lesson plan and execute theory lectures.
- How to lecture and perform hands on demonstrations on the salon floor and in the classroom.
- How to prepare students for the theory and practical testing portions of the KY Board of Cosmetology licensure exams.
- How to grade and record keep exams.
- Help one-on-one with students to develop their skill and learn how to build the foundation of good work ethic to thrive in their chosen field.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for postsecondary vocational education teachers, including cosmetology instructors, should be average, with expected growth of 3% from 2023-30.
The average salary for a Cosmetology Instructor is $45,757 per year according to salary.com.
Winchester
CJ Horne, cjhorne@cte.edu
Terry Nelson, tnelson@cte.edu
Moriah Sallaz
Rebecca Helfinstein
Nicholasville
Amy Roberts, aroberts@cte.edu
Crystal Baker, cbaker@cte.edu
Beni Parsons
Renee Shearer
Career Readiness
In partnership with Bluegrass Career Services, students in every program receive career readiness training during their time with the college. Services include:
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