Beautiful Britain Report 2017 Beautiful Britain 2017_Report_WRF2_Spreads | Page 18

UNDERSTANDING APPRENTICESHIPS

UNDERSTANDING APPRENTICESHIPS

The number of entry level employees in the hair , beauty and barbering industry are also set to increase . Well over half of you ( 58 %) are looking to take on at least one apprentice over the next 12 months ( some 57 % of salons and 64 % of barbers in our survey ), up from 43 % in 2016 . This could create a huge 31,188 * new hair and beauty apprenticeship positions ; 8,000 more than last year .
But while our industry remains one of the best for apprentices , there are still hurdles to overcome . Professionals told us that their main reason for not employing an apprentice was that it is simply not their policy . A fifth identified budget restrictions as the main hurdle , while 8 % said actually finding one has proved challenging .
“ Apprentices are so important for the industry and it ’ s wonderful to watch them grow and develop . However , it is important that we put the effort in to get the very best results – from training and allowing them to get hands on experience , to ensuring that they are paid a fair wage .”
SUE ROBERTS TRAINING DIRECTOR & AREA SALON MANAGER BLOW SALON
These results show that there are plenty of opportunities for businesses within the industry to grow and nurture the new talent entering the workforce , provided the existing obstacles are addressed .

23,165

apprenticeships in 2016

31,188

apprenticeships expected in 2017
“ Being able to learn in a working environment , supported by people who are passionate and experienced is a fantastic opportunity to kick start your career . I can ’ t imagine a better way to be training than in a job I love .”
EVE PATERSON SENIOR APPRENTICE BLOW SALON
10
* Numbers based on Beautiful Britain findings and latest HABIA data for salon numbers