All about industry placements

Help improve young people’s future careers by getting involved with the Governments latest job incentive scheme. What are Industry Placements​? Industry placements give learners an opportunity to develop their practical and technical skills in a role directly relevant to their vocational classroom course. They also give employers the chance to ensure that young people are […]

Supporting Employers Who are New to the Apprenticeship Service

From 1st April 2021 all new apprenticeships will be managed and funded using the apprenticeship service. All employers hiring apprentices will need to have an apprenticeship service account in order to access funding. As trusted advisors to employers, training providers have an important role to play in helping employers who are new to the apprenticeship […]

Looking After your Mental Health

In uncertain times, our world can seem scary and overwhelming. In these times, we must make sure we prioritise our mental health. It is normal to feel anxious, worried, concerned or stressed about what is going on in your life or the outside world. You are not alone in feeling this way. Everyone reacts differently […]

5 Skills Expected in Apprenticeship Candidates

There are basic skills expected in apprenticeship candidates, but employers need to be aware that applicants will not necessarily have specific technical skills when they are apply. Doubly so for younger people with little or no experience in the workplace. Candidates that can demonstrate basic skills and qualities are what employers should be looking for. […]

Fantastic Resources to Continue your Hairdressing Studies at home

During the pandemic, our amazing tutors here at Central all teamed up to provide you with a list of fantastic resources for hairdressing students: online resources that help you to continue your hairdressing studies at home and keep you busy through lockdown. Although we’re no longer in lockdown, these resources are still gold! We’ve included […]

GARY HALLIDAY Behind the lens

Gary Halliday has worked alongside some of the biggest names in hairdressing and fashion. From humble beginnings his hairdressing career went into orbit but Gary used his success as an opportunity to evolve artistically. His career shows yet again that choosing hair as a career can lead to many great, and sometimes unexpected, opportunities. Why […]

Michael Douglas – The road to becoming a top TV Hair Stylist

Life as a hairdresser can take you pretty much in any direction nowadays as TV hair stylist, Michael Douglas, can testify. Michael is now best known as the resident hair expert on BBC TV’s The One Show and, early on in his career, he knew that television was where he ultimately wanted to be. Having […]

Starting a new career and becoming an apprentice in your 30s

Starting a new career at any age can be daunting, but becoming an apprentice in your 30s is an option, and you’ll get paid whilst you learn. Tyler Peters, our former hairdressing apprentice ensured that through hard work and dedication he was swiftly on the road to success. Having worked in PR and social media […]