AMERICA
AT WORK.
The Barcos Foundation is leading the charge in Detroit to redefine the skilled trades. Through Registered Apprenticeships, we bridge the gap between vocational expertise and STEM career pathways.
The Registered
Advantage
Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where individuals obtain paid work experience with a mentor and portable, nationally recognized credentials.
Earn While You Learn
Family-sustaining wages from day one while you master your craft.
Structured Mentorship
Direct direction from industry masters in a real-world work setting.
"This proven strategy drives economic growth across all industries."
TRADES
reimagined.
Elevating barbering and cosmetology into the elite sphere of healthcare and STEM.
Clinical-Grade Grooming
We integrate aseptic waterless techniques and hospital-grade disinfection protocols into the barbering experience, transforming the chair into a clinical-grade health sanctuary.
The Health Sanctuary
By utilizing the trust of a barber-apprentice relationship, we create portals for mental health pulse-checks and physical health screenings in underserved Detroit hubs.
THE MENTOR'S
MANDATE.
Detroit entrepreneurs: Your expertise is a community asset. Transform your business into an Apprenticeship training site.
Site Walkthroughs
Open your doors for students to observe professional standards and spatial logistics.
Chair Sponsorship
Fund an apprentice's tool kit or licensing fees to remove the barriers to entry.
Skills Workshops
Lead training sessions at the WSU Fieldhouse focusing on Sanitation STEM.