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The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship is now taking expressions of interest for its November 2026 intake.
Employers can submit their application by visiting the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship website and completing the relevant form.
Validated by QQI in September 2020, the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship in Ireland is a minimum of three years in duration, and intends to provide the industry with some stimulus in recruiting new apprentices to a career in hairdressing, with a nationally recognised qualification.
It is aimed at school leavers who have completed their Leaving Certificate; early school leavers who have at least two years full-time experience in a salon; or mature applicants who wish to pursue a career in hairdressing or change their profession.
The training takes place on a day-release basis for students, placing them in the salon environment for a further four days under the guidance of a salon mentor.
Employers must submit separate expression of interest forms for each applicant, and submission of one does not obligate an employer to participate on the apprenticeship programme, or guarantee an applicant a place on it.
“If you are thinking about bringing a trainee into your salon, now is the time to get started,” the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship posted on social media.
“The programme offers a structured, State-backed pathway to train and develop talent within your team, with ongoing support for both you and your apprentice. Taking on an apprentice is an investment in the future of your business and the industry.”
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