WHO WE ARE

Northern California Barber and Cosmetologist Apprenticeship Committee (NCBCAC),  Joe and Shirley McNealy,  Founders.

WHAT WE DO

Our mission is to target for the apprenticeship program young people, foster youth, divorced and single-mothers and father in the community so that become self reliant, strong contributors to the community.  After acquiring and applying their skills in barbering and cosmetology they are no longer dependent on “the system,” as the program assists individuals in transitioning from Welfare to Work.

Our apprenticeship program began in 1998 and it grew from four to approximately 300 students in a two year period.  In 2000, we were introduced to the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) and was listed on the Work Force Investment Act statewide list.

WHERE WE  DO IT

Our organization is based in Sacramento and extends north to the Oregon border and south to Los Angeles. Bay Area and Surrounding Counties.

WHY WE DO IT

Barbering and cosmetology provide important entrepreneur and employment opportunities for people. Ages starting from 16 years of age to adults.  It enables young people to acquire skills that will accelerate their maturity.  It’s an awesome opportunity to develop independence in finding a means of employment for them.  Many people are unaware that barbering and cosmetology are lucrative businesses.

Because their interest is to strong, if young people knew that an apprenticeship program was available it would be an asset to them and help to change their financial situation.  This program would enable them to be trained, licensed and paid at the same time.

HOW WE DO IT

Training takes place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and some night sessions.

PHASE I

The Department of Consumer Affairs along with the Northern California Barber and Cosmetologist Apprenticeship Committee (NCBCAC) have partnered to provide a program which allows for qualified stylists and salon owners increase the profits of their business by training and apprentice on site.

Just think what it would mean to your business if you or your stylists could service twice the number of clients by using an apprentice!  The apprentice will be trained to do the work using the techniques and methods that your prefer.

Results:

Increased daily productivity while helping to ensure quality new operators for your future, additionally, you’ll experience a sudden increase in clients.  It is truly a WIN-WIN! Situation for the salon instructor as well as the apprentice.

PHASE II

Phase II is the Pre-Apprentice Program.  This course is part of  the Apprenticeship package.  It is designed to prepare the student for the daily

operations and procedures in the salon.

·          Pre-Apprentice Orientation

·          Rules and Regulations

·          Client Consultation Procedures

·          Effectiveness of the Work Team

·          Contributing to Productivity levels within the Salon Assistance to the salon coordinator

PHASE III

In the third phase, students will be exposed to all required exam procedures in accordance with the California cosmetology performance criteria. Courses will include:

·          Related Instruction Hours (6 hours minimum per week)

·          On the Job Training  (3,200 Hours)

·          Salon Ready – High Tech Training