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Bravado Academy
  • Home
  • About
  • Book a Salon/Spa Service
  • Share the Vision
  • Cosmetology Program
  • Barber Program
  • Esthetics Program
  • Nail Technology
  • Eyelash Technology
  • Braid Technology
  • Apprenticeship Programs
  • Refresher Courses

Barber & Cosmetology Apprenticeships (Theory Only)

Barber Apprentice

Barber Apprentice

Barber Apprentice

 Barber Apprenticeship Program (Theory)

Bravado Academy only provides the theory (related instruction) portion of the Connecticut Barber Apprenticeship pathway. Students are responsible for securing their own approved barber shop placement to complete the remaining on-the-job training hours. Required hours

  • Total apprenticeship requirement: 2,000 hours
  • Theory (related instruction) through Bravado Academy: 150 hours
  • On-the-job training at your apprenticeship site: 1,850 hours


What Bravado Academy covers (theory)

  • Barbering fundamentals and terminology
  • Sanitation, infection control, and safety
  • Client consultation and professionalism
  • State board preparation support


Tuition and Fees

Barber Apprentice

Barber Apprentice

  • Registration Fee: $100.00 (non-refundable)
  • Tuition: $1,515.00
  • Books: $425.00 (non-refundable)
  • Student Mobile App: $24.00

Total Program Cost: $2,064.00


  

Down Payment: $525.00
Amount Financed: $1,539.00

Payment Plan:
After the required down payment is received, the remaining balance of $1,539.00 may be paid in 3 monthly payments of $513.00.

Cosmetology Apprentice

Cosmetology Apprentice

Cosmetology Apprentice

 Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program (Theory)

Bravado Academy provides only the theory (related instruction) portion of the Connecticut Cosmetology Apprenticeship pathway. Students are responsible for securing their own approved salon placement to complete the remaining on-the-job training hours. 

Required hours

  • Total apprenticeship requirement: 2,000 hours
  • Theory (related instruction) through Bravado Academy: 150 hours
  • On-the-job training at your apprenticeship site: 1,850 hours


What Bravado Academy covers (theory)

  • Barbering fundamentals and terminology
  • Sanitation, infection control, and safety
  • Client consultation and professionalism
  • State board preparation support


Tuition and Fees

Cosmetology Apprentice

Cosmetology Apprentice

  • Registration Fee: $100.00 (non-refundable)
  • Tuition: $1,515.00
  • Books: $425.00 (non-refundable)
  • Student Mobile App: $24.00

Total Program Cost: $2,064.00


  

Down Payment: $525.00
Amount Financed: $1,539.00

Payment Plan:
After the required down payment is received, the remaining balance of $1,539.00 may be paid in 3 monthly payments of $513.00.

Admission Requirements

These programs include theory instruction only.

Students are required to:

  • Secure placement in a registered barbershop or salon
     
  • Register with the Connecticut Department of Labor (CT DOL) Apprenticeship Program
     

Bravado Academy does not place students in apprenticeship locations and does not manage apprenticeship hour tracking for the "hands-on portion."


Connecticut Department of Labor 

Apprenticeship Program

Students must register directly with CT DOL:

CT DOL Apprenticeship Training Program
https://portal.ct.gov/dol/divisions/apprenticeship-training


Apply Now

To apply, submit your completed application and required documents to:

kmurphy@bravadoacademy.com

Bravado Academy
New London, CT 06320

Application

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