YOUTH BARBER RECOGNITION
The American Barber Association recognizes young people interested in becoming professional barbers!
YOUTH APPRENTICE CERTIFICATE
The American Barber Association recognizes barbers who are students or apprentices. Youth Apprentices are individuals under the age of 18 learning the standards of barbering. The Youth Apprentice Certificate is only available for members of the ABA.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be eligible to be designated a Youth Apprentice you must be a Youth Apprentice Member of the ABA. To become a member, please click on the link below.
BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION
Professional Recognition
Youth Apprentices are at the beginning stages of barbering and are learning the standards of excellence and professionalism from Professional and Master Barbers. ABA Certified Youth Apprentices
Industry Recognition
Youth Apprentices are recognized by the industry as students committed to barbering.
Customer Recognition
It’s a fact, when customers see the Youth Apprentice Certificate on the wall, they gain an extra sense of pride and peace of mind that they are being serviced by an industry recognized professional. Build greater customer appreciation and loyalty!
Employment Opportunities
In a recent survey by the American Barber Association, barbershops indicated a willingness to have ABA Certified Youth Apprentices in their shop as apprentices.
Income Opportunities
ABA Certified Youth Apprentices have opportunities to earn income as a Youth Apprentice in a barbershop.