Wed 8th February 12:17am
Apprentices Have Hair Flair
The government is currently promoting apprenticeship training to young people to emphasise the benefits that work-based training can give to both the trainee and the business. The recent TV and newspaper campaign featuring Sir Alan Sugar was designed to show bosses just how valuable an apprentice can be.
Dorset hairdresser Matt Smith reinforces this message. Matt who runs Tony Hair in Highcliffe currently has four apprentices working with him at various stages of their training. The apprentices combine work place training with day release at The Bournemouth and Poole College.
Matt is enthusiastic about this training method commenting, “Apprenticeships and getting young people on board is part of my recruitment plan. I take on work experience students in year 10, and providing they demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm I am then prepared to put them through college. This saves on advertising costs and time spent interviewing and recruiting and provides excellent training for the junior members of my team.”
Matt himself has now trained as an A1 assessor which means he can add value to college training programmes by monitoring the apprentices with their on-the-job development.
Matt added, “Hairdressing is a transient business so it is important to have fresh new junior staff who will stay for a while and get to know our customers. I have to say that The College has been brilliant in supporting my approach to brining on younger talent.”
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