As leading experts in the hair and barbering qualifications VTCT Skills strive to share our knowledge as well as educate and inspire.
The Collective aims to bring together centres, leading education figures through to industry influencers, brands and employers all in one online space. We give all our Collective members a voice on key topics and work together to influence positive change.
To become part of the VTCT Collective Community, simply register to join us at any of our Collective Online or Collective Live experiences.
Over 475 people have registered to join the Hair and Barbering Collective!
Over the last 12 months, we have proudly hosted some of the industry’s finest, who have shared their knowledge and experience with the Collective.
Now it’s over to you, who would you like to hear next? Have your say and let us know who you’d like to add to our list of future guest speakers.
Book your place at Collective Live and attend one of our fantastic in-person events.
Here’s what previous attendees have had to say about Collective Live:
Gemma Moore, Hairdressing Level 3 Student, Edinburgh College:
“I really enjoyed the demonstrations. I especially liked that we could ask the guest artists questions about what it’s like in the industry once finishing College, they gave me some brilliant advice.”
Vicki Warren – Curriculum Manager Hair, Beauty, Travel & Tourism and Hair Apprenticeships at Sandwell College:
“As an educator, I was really impressed by the VTCT Hair & Barbering Collective Event. The speakers were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their craft, and they did an excellent job of sharing their expertise. I feel inspired to bring what I have learned back to my team.”
Denise Charles – Head of Curriculum for Service Industries at West London College:
“It was great to host a Collective Live event at West London College, giving students the opportunity to hear from experts and see cutting edge hairdressing and barbering techniques. We had a great talk on how social media can be a positive influence on developing careers, which was a good tool for students who are on hairdressing and barbering courses.”
Francesco Group shared industry knowledge on the Advanced Creative Hair Professional
Keri Blue, Founder of Human First focussed on gender neutral hair
Mark Child of VTCT Skills discussed People of Pride & LGBTQ+
Andrea Jackson gave valuable insights into preparing for an OFSTED inspection
Louise Karwowski explored the Cognassist platform and the science behind cognitive assessment
Victoria Millar from L’Oréal shared the latest updates and exciting industry news
Denise Baden spoke about sustainability within the hairdressing industry
Emil McMahon unpacked the impact of social media in the industry