HOW TO APPLY FOR APPRENTICESHIP AT NECK DEEP TATTOO
If you would like to be considered for an Apprenticeship at Neck Deep Tattoo you may stop by the shop to find out more about the tattoo apprenticeship, pick up a Neck Deep Tattoo Apprenticeship Application, fill it out at the shop and submit your application in person. You may print it out and fill in the Neck Deep Tattoo Apprenticeship Application ahead of time and just drop off your application in person as well.
You may also print out, complete, and submit the Neck Deep Tattoo Apprenticeship Application online by emailing NeckDeepTattoo@gmail.com.
Once your application is received you will be contacted to schedule an in person interview at the shop. You will be required to provide examples of your art skills in either a physical portfolio or digital format at the time of your interview. This can be any medium of art and does not have to be tattoo related. We want to see your artistic skills in action no matter if it is oil paintings, pencil sketches, chalk art, watercolor painting, digital abstract art, etc.
A Hawaii State Tattoo License is not required to apply for a Neck Deep Tattoo Apprenticeship but it is required prior to beginning Apprenticeship if you are selected. To get a Hawaii State Tattoo License must first take and pass Bloodborne Pathogens Certification Course.
Tuberculosis and Syphilis Tests are also required before a Hawaii Tattoo License application can be submitted. Below is the form to print out and give to your examining physician.
DOH Tuberculosis and Syphilis Report Form
Once the Bloodborne Pathogens Course is passed and the doctor completes the results of the Tuberculosis and Syphilis Tests on the required form then an application for a Hawaii State Tattoo License can be submitted.
Instructions for applying for Hawaii State Tattoo License
State of Hawaii Tattoo License Application
Ramon graduated his Tattoo Apprenticeship in 2020 after 3 years of training with no prior art experience. Ramon is now a full time Tattoo Artist at Neck Deep Tattoo!
TATTOO APPRENTICESHIPS AT NECK DEEP TATTOO
A Tattoo Apprenticeship is a training program which teaches tattoo skills, tattooing techniques, styles of tattoos, and business skills. A Tattoo Apprentice will have the opportunity to learn skills needed to work in, manage or own a tattoo shop.
Tattoo Apprentice must be available to work 3-5 days a week (5 days preferred). Neck Deep Tattoo Shop is open Wednesdays through Sundays 12:30pm-8pm however tattoos may continue after closing time until the client taps out or the tattoo is completed.
Tattoo Apprentices must have reliable transportation and not have any issues with working in Kaneohe or being on time the days/hours they commit to.
A work station with tool box and equipment like massage beds and arm rests to provide tattoo service is provided to the Apprentice.
The Apprentice is required to provide their own rotary tattoo machine, power supply, foot pedal and clip cord. We require a rotary tattoo machine by Cheyenne or a rotary tattoo machine which accepts the needles provided by the shop.
Cheyenne Hawk Tattoo Machine on Amazon
Cheyenne Hawk Thunder Tattoo Machine on Amazon
Cheyenne Power Supply on Amazon
Tattoo Machine Clip Cord on Amazon
Congratulations to Kayla who graduated after 2 years of tattoo apprenticeship July 2023!
Tattoos and Piercings are available:
♦️1pm-7pm Wednesdays, Thursdays Sundays
♦️1pm-8pm Fridays & Saturdays
♦️Mondays & Tuesdays by appointment only.
Neck Deep Tattoo 46-178 Kahuhipa Street Kaneohe, Hawaii.
Free Parking next to building. Directly across from Windward Dodge, near Windward Mall.
Call 808-200-0161 during business hours to schedule an appointment. Neck Deep also accepts appointments by text through the link below or text 808-699-8683 to send a message. Someone from the Neck Deep Tattoo Crew will get back to you as quickly as possible!
https://Line2Text.Me/neckdeeptattoo
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