Westchester Barber Academy is a highly regarded MWBE (Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise) certified corporation dedicated to providing comprehensive training, licensing, and employment opportunities for individuals aspiring to become professional barbers and beauticians. With a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, we offer a robust program that includes a Barber & Cosmetology school, a thriving barbershop, and strategic partnerships with 20 different organizations across the state of New York.
Our Barber & Cosmetology school is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to excel in the industry. Through a combination of theory and hands-on practice, our experienced instructors guide students through a comprehensive curriculum that covers all aspects of barbering and cosmetology. Students learn the latest trends, cutting-edge techniques, and industry best practices, ensuring they are well-prepared for a successful career.
In addition to our educational programs, we operate a fully functioning barbershop where students gain valuable real-world experience. Under the supervision of licensed professionals, our students have the opportunity to provide services to a diverse clientele, honing their skills and building their confidence in a professional setting.
Furthermore, Westchester Barber Academy has established strategic partnerships with esteemed organizations such as Riker's Island, the Administration for Children’s Services, charter schools, and public schools. Through these partnerships, we extend our training and employment opportunities to individuals who may face barriers to education and employment. By collaborating with these organizations, we aim to empower and uplift communities by providing valuable skills and career prospects.
Moreover, we are proud to have the WBA Foundation as our non-profit 501(c)(3) arm. The WBA Foundation is dedicated to supporting disadvantaged individuals who aspire to become barbers and beauticians. Through scholarships, mentorship programs, and community initiatives, the foundation strives to create equal access to education and career opportunities in the industry.
At Westchester Barber Academy, we are passionate about nurturing talent, fostering diversity, and making a positive impact in the community. Our MWBE certification, comprehensive programs, strategic partnerships, and charitable efforts all contribute to our mission of empowering individuals and transforming lives through the art of barbering and cosmetology.
Our Barber & Cosmetology school is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to excel in the industry. Through a combination of theory and hands-on practice, our experienced instructors guide students through a comprehensive curriculum that covers all aspects of barbering and cosmetology. Students learn the latest trends, cutting-edge techniques, and industry best practices, ensuring they are well-prepared for a successful career.
In addition to our educational programs, we operate a fully functioning barbershop where students gain valuable real-world experience. Under the supervision of licensed professionals, our students have the opportunity to provide services to a diverse clientele, honing their skills and building their confidence in a professional setting.
Furthermore, Westchester Barber Academy has established strategic partnerships with esteemed organizations such as Riker's Island, the Administration for Children’s Services, charter schools, and public schools. Through these partnerships, we extend our training and employment opportunities to individuals who may face barriers to education and employment. By collaborating with these organizations, we aim to empower and uplift communities by providing valuable skills and career prospects.
Moreover, we are proud to have the WBA Foundation as our non-profit 501(c)(3) arm. The WBA Foundation is dedicated to supporting disadvantaged individuals who aspire to become barbers and beauticians. Through scholarships, mentorship programs, and community initiatives, the foundation strives to create equal access to education and career opportunities in the industry.
At Westchester Barber Academy, we are passionate about nurturing talent, fostering diversity, and making a positive impact in the community. Our MWBE certification, comprehensive programs, strategic partnerships, and charitable efforts all contribute to our mission of empowering individuals and transforming lives through the art of barbering and cosmetology.
Westchester Barber Academy got its start in 2016 after 3 successful years of running as an after school program created to mentor inner city students at one of the local Charter Middle Schools in Mount Vernon, NY. The program was founded by then Charter School Director- Mr. Charnay Phaire, who started the after school program as a way to mentor inner city middle school
students by teaching them the skill of barbering. The program’s success inspired Mr. Phaire (who was a longtime Barber) to start the Westchester Barber Academy to always equip people with a skilled trade to create jobs and business owners, all while serving the local community. WBA uses the comradery of the grooming interaction as a way to transfer information (such as men’s health, financial literacy, character development, etc) from person to person.
students by teaching them the skill of barbering. The program’s success inspired Mr. Phaire (who was a longtime Barber) to start the Westchester Barber Academy to always equip people with a skilled trade to create jobs and business owners, all while serving the local community. WBA uses the comradery of the grooming interaction as a way to transfer information (such as men’s health, financial literacy, character development, etc) from person to person.