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Barber Apprenticeship — Apply

Select the application type that applies to you.

I own or manage a barbershop and want to host apprentices.

Before You Apply

Complete these steps first so you're ready to submit.

Read the Partner Handbook

Understand your responsibilities, policies, and guidelines.

Review Required Forms

See all documents needed before hosting apprentices.

Sign the MOU

Digitally sign the Memorandum of Understanding.

Acknowledge Policies

Review and acknowledge all program policies.

Shop Information

⚠️ Full copy required. You must upload a complete copy of your Indiana barbershop license showing the license number, expiration date, licensee name, and shop address. Partial copies or photos that cut off any portion of the license will not be accepted.

Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Required for DOL RAPIDS worksite registration. Enter your EIN and upload your IRS confirmation letter (CP-575 or 147C). The name on the EIN must match your shop legal name above.

IRS CP-575 or 147C letter — full document, no crops

The street address where apprentices will perform on-the-job training. This is registered as the worksite in the federal RAPIDS system.

Contact Information

Shop Address

Supervising Barber

Employment & Compliance

As a DOL Registered Apprenticeship, apprentices must be employed by the host shop. Elevate (as the registered sponsor) will register approved apprentices and employer worksites in the federal RAPIDS system after compliance verification.

DOL Registered Apprenticeships require the apprentice to be an employee of the host shop, regardless of compensation model (hourly or hybrid). Sole commission is not permitted.

Shops that cannot add apprentices to payroll are not eligible to host registered apprenticeship OJL.

Additional Information

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Review the MOU before signing. This document governs your responsibilities as a DOL Registered Apprenticeship partner shop.

MOU Signature

Draw your signature above

This electronic signature is legally binding under the Indiana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (IC 26-2-8) and the federal ESIGN Act.

Employer Acceptance Agreement

As the employing shop, you accept responsibility for the apprentice as an employee, agree to pay at least minimum wage, maintain required insurance, and comply with all DOL Registered Apprenticeship standards for the duration of the apprenticeship.

By signing, the employer agrees to:

  • Add the apprentice to payroll as a W-2 employee
  • Pay at least Indiana minimum wage ($7.25/hr) throughout the apprenticeship
  • Maintain active Workers' Compensation and General Liability insurance
  • Designate a licensed supervising barber for all OJL hours
  • Verify and sign off on apprentice competency log entries
  • Cooperate with DOL RAPIDS reporting and any compliance audits
  • Notify Elevate for Humanity within 5 business days of any change in employment status

Employer Acceptance Signature

Draw your signature above

This electronic signature is legally binding under the Indiana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (IC 26-2-8) and the federal ESIGN Act.

Application Consent & Certification

Certify that all information in this application is accurate and consent to contact.

Application Signature

Draw your signature above

This electronic signature is legally binding under the Indiana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (IC 26-2-8) and the federal ESIGN Act.

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