Illinois bill opens beauty career apprenticeships

4 hours ago
Brody Englebrecht

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Illinois could soon expand career pathways for barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, and hair braiders through a new apprenticeship-based licensing system. According to a June 8 report, Illinois is currently one of only five states that offer a single pathway to licensure for those professions. Aspiring cosmetologists in the state must…

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