Westchester Barber
Academy Foundation Inc
Building community minded independent contractors & entrepreneurs.
Westchester Barber Academy operates in several capacities...
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We go beyond barbering...
Learning a trade skill is a great way to engage your mind and prepare for a career but we want to go beyond that. We don't just focus on teaching the technical skills involved in barbering but the soft skills that can take students from barbershop worker to barbershop owner, including:
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CHINESE PROVERB
“If you give a man a fish, you feed him for the day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for life.”This ancient proverb has served as the foundation of our organization since we began our after-school youth barbering program in 2014. Our courses are designed for students over the age of 13, at any level of academic performance. By teaching students skills that they can use for a sustainable career, we empower them to take control of their lives while also learning the value of serving their community |
Barber SchoolUpon enrollment to our barber school, students begin a four and half month course in preparation for the Master Barber Licensing Practical Exam. While learning the technical skills of the trade, students also develop the skills needed to start their own business, including barbershop operations, branding and financial budgeting. Students are also given their own barber toolkit to take with them after graduation. |