National Minimum Wage increases for Apprentices
The new rates for the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage are now in full swing. Since the new financial year started on April 1st, there has been an increase across the board. This change is the largest minimum wage increase ever! National Minimum Wage Image from www.gov.uk/government/publications/minimum-wage-rates-for-2024 If you are under 19 or […]
A round up of The Mane Event: Central Hair Competition 2023
The Central Hair Competition 2023 got off to a great start with 67 entries received in total. Entries were received from students throughout our Central Hairdressing Academy network with some great hair designs coming through; it’s no wonder why we won the Best Hair and Beauty Apprenticeship Provider Award at the 2023 AAC National Apprenticeship […]
Central Training Academy Wins Best Hair and Beauty Apprenticeship Provider Award at 2023 AAC Apprenticeship Awards
Central Training Academy is proud to announce that it was awarded the Best Hair and Beauty Apprenticeship Provider Award at the 2023 AAC National Apprenticeship Awards. The AAC awards are an annual event recognizing excellence in apprenticeship training providers, and the award selection process takes place over a period of several months. We were awarded […]
Financial Support
Depending on your age, personal and financial situation you could be eligible to receive financial support whilst you attend college. The bursary should be used to meet the costs of childcare, transport, equipment, books or other course-related costs. For help and advice with bursaries, please email us at [email protected] 16-19 year old Discretionary Bursary You […]
Young Bedford hairdresser nets highest score possible in industry exam
A YOUNG stylist from a Bedfordshire based salon has recorded the highest score possible at the end of his hairdressing exams. Bedford hairdresser, Ben Gauge 21, who has worked at Lou Lou’s salon in High Street, Biggleswade, since the salon opened in 2019 recorded a score of 700 out of 700 in his End Point […]
Black History Month 2021 – ‘My Sisters’ Collection
October is Black History Month, and today we bring you the work of one of our talented graduate hairdressers, Jacqueline Kankam-Hoppe, who has created a stunning collection, “My Sisters”. Read on to learn more about what inspired Jacqueline to make this collection. You can also enjoy this collection in person on Wednesday 20th October 2021, […]
Sam Beadle – Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK wig maker extraordinaire!
THINKING about a career in hair? You just never know where training with Central Hairdressing will take you! In the first of a series of blogs we chat to some past Central Training Group trainees and apprentices who have gone on to achieve more than they ever thought possible. First up – Sam Beadle, wig […]
CTG Hair Apprentices Win BIG at Concept Hair Learner of the Year 2021
TWO learners from Central Training Group’s, Central Hair London, based in Bethnal Green have enjoyed success at the biggest competition for hairdressing apprentices in the country. The Concept Hair Learner of the Year 2021 competition saw candidates from all over the country creating inspirational and creative hair designs in the following categories: Styling – Level […]
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 […]
CTG Remote Learning for Lockdown 3 Plan (Jan 2021)
Central Training Group and its Subcontractors are dedicated to providing remote learning for Lockdown. We will continue to provide a range of learning activities delivered remotely by Live Teams, Zoom, Edmodo and other learning platform sessions to every learner during the on-going Covid situation and lockdown to allow learners to progress. Remote Learning for […]
