The 1000-hour Barber Teacher Training Program aims to provide licensed students with less than three years of salon experience and the opportunity to prepare, train, and develop skills necessary to teach Barber students or any practices related to the Barber industry.  This training will allow individuals to enter a skilled workforce, promote personal and economic growth, contribute to community stability, and provide and improve quality of life. This course is intended for anyone with an active State of Illinois Barber License, without three years or more of salon experience, pursuing further education by obtaining a Barber Teacher’s License.

Program Requirements 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
BARBER 213	Post-Graduate Barber Ed Training I	6
BARBER 214	Post-Graduate Barber Ed Training II	6
Required Work-Based Learning Courses
BARBER 223	Basic Teaching Skills for Barber Education Instructors	8
BARBER 224	Principles and Practice in Barber Education	8
Total Hours		28

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing a Basic Certificate (BC) in Barber Teacher Training 1000-Hour Program. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. 

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
BARBER 213	Post-Graduate Barber Ed Training I	6
BARBER 223	Basic Teaching Skills for Barber Education Instructors	8
	Hours	14
Semester 2
BARBER 214	Post-Graduate Barber Ed Training II	6
BARBER 224	Principles and Practice in Barber Education	8
	Hours	14
	Total Hours	28

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Program Admission Requirements

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Description

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$44,129
Median 50th Percentile	$76,272
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$151,925

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$21
Median 50th Percentile	$37
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$73

Annual Job Openings

2988 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program	% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less	2.17%
A certificate	16.22%
Some college	6.87%
An Associate degree	42.29%
A Bachelor's degree	20.21%
A Master's or Professional degree	7.58%
A Doctoral degree or more	4.67%

32.46% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Barbers

Job Description

Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$10,811
Median 50th Percentile	$28,459
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$73,730

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$5
Median 50th Percentile	$14
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$35

Annual Job Openings

169 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program	% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less	45.49%
A certificate	28.70%
Some college	11.74%
An Associate degree	11.13%
A Bachelor's degree	1.68%
A Master's or Professional degree	1.25%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

2.93% continue their education beyond an associate degree