
Benefits of working with FG Apprenticeships
Rich HeritageFrancesco Hair Salon up has been running successful salons for over 50 years and training hair professionals for over 35 years.
More than a Training CourseOur extensive industry and educational experience is infused into every level of FG Apprenticeships Hairdressing Apprenticeship training. Apprentices benefit from industry and business expertise to not only succeed as a professional hairdresser but also gain a level of commercial acumen that will make them a valuable asset to any salon business.
Tailor-Made Training SolutionsWe provide professional and flexible hairdressing training to suit you and meet your business needs; available either in your salon or at one of our Academies.
Motivated ApprenticesOur Hairdressing Apprenticeships are designed to deliver unique and exciting training; where Apprentices are surrounded by and inspired by some of the Industry’s leading hairdressers. Our experience shows that this learning environment raises the productivity and motivation of the Apprentices in your salon.
Commercially FocusedFG Apprenticeships perfectly combines years of business experience and educational expertise to ensure that we develop commercially focussed Apprentices that are working towards your business goals.
Like-Minded CommunityPartnering with FG Apprenticeships is more than just employing a training provider, it’s also an entry into a network of like-minded salon business owners; where we share best practice and work together to achieve educational excellence for the future of our businesses and our industry.
Recruitment SupportAs your Training Provider, FG Apprenticeships works with and supports our Salon Owners to find the right Apprentice for their salon. This includes advertising vacancies on the National Apprenticeship Service website, attendance at recruitment and career events and digital marketing campaigns across our website and social media platforms.
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Funding for Apprentices
The UK Government has introduced a NEW financial incentive of up to £2,000 for employers who hire a 16–24-year-old apprentice as a new employee. The incentive is valid for apprenticeships starting on or after 1 October 2026, provided the apprentice joined your team or payroll within the three months preceeding 1 October 2026 (from July 2026 onwards).
• Apprentices aged 16-18 employed from July 2026 will be entitled to a total of £3,000 (£1,000 16-18 incentive plus the new £2,000 16-24 incentive) paid to employers in 2 equal amounts of £1,500.
• Apprentices aged 19-24 employed from July 2026 will be entitled to a total of £2,000 paid to employers in 2 equal amounts of £1,000.
Incentives are paid in 2 equal amounts: the 1st payment 90 days following their official apprenticeship start date with us, and the 2nd payment after 365 days. Please note that the Government only release funding for apprentices who have been approved on the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS).
If you have any questions regarding the incentive or apprenticeship recruitment please contact our Recruitment Officer, Becky Smith, using the link below. ENQUIRE TODAY












Take a look at the links below for all the latest info about FG Apprenticeships, current vacancies, apply now or see what our hairdressing courses offer.
Take a look at the links below for all the latest info about FG Apprenticeships, current vacancies, apply now or see what our hairdressing courses offer.