In January 2007 Andrea phoned NHTA after receiving a mail shot about Train to Gain at the salon where she was working as a ‘shampoo lady’ and cleaner. Andrea was 38 years old and had left school with no formal qualifications. With a young family Andrea had no time to carry on her work at the salon and take on extra studies to allow her to follow her ambition – to become a qualified hairdresser. Andrea wanted to know more about Train to Gain and how it could work for her.

Armed with appropriate information advice and guidance, Andrea started her training on the programme at the end of February 2007 and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Andrea says “it was a fantastic opportunity and I have been supported by everyone at the salon. Michaela, my tutor was fabulous and extremely supportive. I am thrilled to have achieved this qualification and it has changed my whole life.”

Emma, the salon owner says “This has been a wonderful opportunity, not only for Andrea but the whole salon. Now that Andrea is qualified she can work her own column as well as provide cover for holidays, sickness etc. The training came at the ideal time for me because it allowed me to go onto maternity leave knowing that I could come back part time because Andrea could take on some of my clients.”

Asked how she felt Train to Gain had benefited the business Emma commented, “I feel that Train to Gain is marvelous because Andrea has been able to train in the salon and not attend college on a regular basis. This has meant that she has gained invaluable salon experience whilst training. I would recommend this way of training to anyone.”

Andrea says she would like to enjoy what she has achieved for a little while but would definitely like to go on to achieve an NVQ Level 3 in the future.

Andrew Baxter Hairdressing

We have been working with NHTA since we first opened our salon 15 years ago. We have never had any problems and have an excellent working relationship with NHTA.

Dawn Baxter
Proprietor

Capones Hairdressing

We have been working with NHTA right from the start, 25 years ago. They offer realistic training programmes working closely with us and the learners. We have an excellent partnership with them and they give us full back up and support.

Karen Young
Proprietor

Ronald Masters Hairdressing Salons

"We see the apprentices thrive and take on board all they learn at NHTA and speedily gain that all important qualification"

Russell Morgan, Salon Director
Ronald Masters Hairdressing Salons

Wass Group

In the ever increasing competitive climate for employment, it is vital that the young, aspiring hairdresser gets it right from the start.

That is why, at Wass Group Hair and Beauty Salons, we use NHTA.

NHTA offer an Apprenticeship Scheme that provides excellent training facilities with it’s own college and City Centre Salon. More importantly, the NHTA Apprenticeship Scheme enables trainees to receive vital, hands on experience within a real Salon environment - which we feel is essential.

We should know!

In the past ten years, we have employed sixteen apprentices - four apprentices are currently training with us and out of the remaining twelve apprentices, all were employed as stylists and seven of them remain with us today as Senior Stylists

That is a fantastic record, thanks to our relationship with NHTA.

Hairdressing Apprentice

"I think NHTA are amazing. They have helped me get so far in my career. Without their help I don't know what I would do. I recommend NHTA to anyone who wants to start a hairdressing career"

Becky, 18
Apprentice Hairdresser