What should a cosmetologist apprentice do if they have completed 2000 hours?

A cosmetologist apprentice who has completed 2000 hours should apply for a licensed cosmetologist position. This is because completing this specific number of training hours typically meets the requirements set by the state for licensure. After fulfilling the mandated apprenticeship duration, the next logical step is to seek licensure, which allows them to legally practice as a cosmetologist in Vermont.

Starting their own salon, while an ambition for many cosmetologists, is not advisable until they hold the relevant license and have the necessary business knowledge. Additional training may be beneficial for skill enhancement, but it does not replace the need to obtain a license after completing the required hours. Continuing past the maximum trained hours would not be productive or necessary, as the objective is to transition into a licensed position. Therefore, the most appropriate action upon completing the required hours is to move toward obtaining a licensed cosmetologist position.