Give Students a Head Start
Help graduates transition from school to salon with confidence.
Boost Placement Rates
Help more graduates find jobs faster. Improve your school's placement statistics and reputation.
Access Verified Salons
Connect students with 2,500+ verified salons actively hiring entry-level beauty professionals.
Portfolio-Ready Profiles
Students build professional profiles with portfolios before they graduate, making them job-ready.
Track Placements
Monitor student job searches and placements with our partnership dashboard.
Partner Salon Network
2,500+ Verified Salons Hiring Entry-Level Talent
Your students get access to our growing network of verified salons, spas, and med spas. Many actively seek recent graduates and offer mentorship programs.
- Salons posting entry-level and apprentice positions
- Verified businesses with good employment records
- Jobs filtered for 'new graduate friendly'
- Direct messaging with hiring managers
Many salons specifically look for recent graduates. They value fresh perspectives and offer training programs.
500+
Entry-level jobs/month
200+
Apprenticeships
Job-Ready Profiles
Students Build Portfolios Before They Graduate
Help students create professional profiles that showcase their skills. They graduate with a polished online presence that makes them stand out to employers.
- Upload work from school projects and salon hours
- Add skills, certifications, and specialties
- Indicate 'student' status and graduation date
- Get matched with entry-level opportunities
Maria Rodriguez
Cosmetology Student • May 2026
Track Placements from Your Dashboard
Monitor student progress, track placements, and report on outcomes – all in one place.
Placement Overview
Class of 202648
Students
42
Active Profiles
28
Placed
14
Interviewing
How the Partnership Works
Simple setup, ongoing support, measurable results.
Become a Partner
Sign up as a partner school. We'll set up your dashboard and provide onboarding materials.
Onboard Students
Students create free profiles, build portfolios, and add their upcoming credentials.
Track Placements
Monitor job applications, interviews, and successful placements from your dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about partnering with ChairTribe.
We offer free partnership tiers for accredited beauty schools. This includes student profile creation, job matching, and basic placement tracking. Premium features like advanced analytics and employer introductions are available for larger institutions.
Students sign up with their school email and create profiles just like any other candidate. They can add their student status, expected graduation date, and build their portfolio with work from school projects and any salon experience.
Yes! Many salons post entry-level positions and apprenticeships specifically for soon-to-graduate students. Students can start applying during their final semester and line up jobs before graduation.
We have salons of all sizes looking for new talent. Many offer apprenticeship programs, assistant positions, and junior stylist roles specifically designed for recent graduates. These positions often include mentorship and continued education.
When students mark a job as 'hired' on their profile, it's tracked in your school dashboard. You can see which students have found positions, where they're working, and your overall placement metrics.
Absolutely. Many schools incorporate ChairTribe into their career readiness curriculum. We provide materials for profile-building workshops and can participate in career fairs or virtual employer panels.