Education with direction
IHS Apprentice focuses on education and workforce training for young adults who want a practical path into work, credentials and career growth.
Apprenticeship Program
In Her Shoes Inc. • Apprenticeship Program
IHS Apprentice
A pink-and-green launchpad for young adults and high school graduates who want to learn a trade, build confidence, and step into real career opportunities without feeling boxed into a four-year college path.
Hands-on training
Workforce readiness
Mentorship
State-certified support
Program overview
What this apprenticeship page is for
Career opportunities without guesswork
Participants can explore trades, job-shadowing, pre-apprenticeship options and career-ready training that connects learning to real work opportunities.
Support built around confidence
From mentorship and soft-skills coaching to registration help and certification support, the program is designed to help students move from interest to action.
Who it serves
Made for the next step after high school
Students looking for a strong start after graduation.
Participants ready to gain hands-on skills and job experience.
Those deciding between trades, entrepreneurship and workforce pathways.
People who want to learn work that gives back and creates stability.
Job-occupation courses
Training pathways that fit the In Her Shoes brand
Beyond culinary and agriculture, these pathways keep the program grounded in confidence, care, style, service, leadership and real-world skills.
01
Culinary Arts & Food Service
Train for kitchens, bakeries, catering and food prep teams.
Job description: Hands-on cooking, kitchen safety, meal prep, customer service and hospitality.
Training type: Pre-apprenticeship / apprenticeship support
Work opportunities: Line cook, prep cook, bakery assistant, catering assistant, cafeteria support.
Food Safety Basics
Intro to Cooking
Baking & Prep
Customer Service
Workplace Readiness
02
Agriculture & Urban Farming
Learn plant care, growing systems and community-based food production.
Job description: Gardening, greenhouse basics, harvesting, soil health and farm-to-table workflow.
Training type: Pre-apprenticeship / field training
Work opportunities: Farm assistant, greenhouse aide, garden educator, produce team assistant.
Urban Gardening
Plant Care
Harvest & Packing
Tool Safety
Farm Operations
03
Beauty & Wellness Services
Build practical salon, spa and client-care skills.
Job description: Hair care basics, nail tech support, sanitation, client service and business etiquette.
Training type: Career pathway / apprenticeship-ready training
Work opportunities: Salon assistant, spa support staff, beauty retail associate, front desk coordinator.
Salon Readiness
Sanitation & Safety
Client Intake
Retail Skills
Professional Presence
04
Fashion, Retail & Merchandising
Step into style-driven work that fits the In Her Shoes brand.
Job description: Visual merchandising, inventory basics, customer styling and point-of-sale confidence.
Training type: Retail career pathway
Work opportunities: Retail associate, stock coordinator, showroom assistant, merchandising assistant.
Retail Operations
Merchandising Basics
Customer Styling
Inventory Tools
Sales & Service
05
Childcare & Early Learning Support
Prepare for supportive roles in youth programs and early learning spaces.
Job description: Child supervision, activity support, communication with families and safe learning environments.
Training type: Workforce training / assistant pathway
Work opportunities: Teacher aide, childcare assistant, after-school program support, youth mentor assistant.
Child Development Basics
Safe Environments
Activity Planning
Family Communication
CPR Prep
06
Healthcare Support & Medical Office
Open doors to clinics, offices and community health settings.
Job description: Patient support, front office skills, scheduling, records basics and professionalism.
Training type: Career training / apprenticeship-ready support
Work opportunities: Medical receptionist, patient services assistant, clinic support staff, care coordinator aide.
Medical Office Basics
Patient Communication
Scheduling Systems
Confidentiality
Career Readiness
07
Entrepreneurship & Small Business
For young adults ready to build their own lane, not just enter one.
Job description: Branding, budgeting, customer service, social selling and business setup basics.
Training type: Business pathway / micro-enterprise training
Work opportunities: Small business owner, pop-up vendor, service entrepreneur, assistant manager.
Business Foundations
Budgeting Basics
Brand Story
Social Selling
Vendor Readiness
08
Digital Media, Admin & Customer Support
Blend people skills with office, tech and content tools.
Job description: Email etiquette, scheduling, digital communication, social media basics and office workflow.
Training type: Career readiness / office support pathway
Work opportunities: Office assistant, customer care rep, social media assistant, program coordinator aide.
Office Tools
Email & Calendar
Customer Support
Digital Content Basics
Professional Communication
How it works
From curiosity to career
Explore
Review pathways, download job descriptions and choose the training area that feels like your next right step.
Register
Submit your interest form so the team can connect you with upcoming training courses and program details.
Train
Build technical skills, workplace habits, confidence and career readiness through hands-on learning.
Work
Move toward apprenticeship placements, interviews, work opportunities and supported career entry.
Register
Interested in training courses or work opportunities?
Complete the form below. This version opens an email draft with the details filled in, so you can use it right away inside Duda.