After-school Youth Barbering & Mentorship Program in Mount Vernon, NYIn 2014, we created an after-school Introduction to Barbering program at Mount Vernon’s Amani Public Charter School. The school is located in an urban, low-income community which often means students are deprived of development opportunities and after-school programs found in affluent districts.
We initially offered the course to students in 7th & 8th grades. Before long, our program became so popular we expanded it to students between the ages of 13 and 17 years old. |
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Developing real-world skills
Students in our after-school program don't just learn how to perform a haircut, they learn many of the business skills
that go along with becoming a successful barber.
We teach how to market one's brand and network amongst peers, providing them a unique understanding of creating
value in today's economy coupled with a highly respected trade skill.
that go along with becoming a successful barber.
We teach how to market one's brand and network amongst peers, providing them a unique understanding of creating
value in today's economy coupled with a highly respected trade skill.
Saving household disposable income
Students in the after-school program are provided their own barbering toolkits which they are allowed to take home — and families love it! With the skills they develop, students not only save their households the cost of bi-weekly haircuts, they also get the opportunity to practice what they've learned on family members while spending quality time bonding.
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EligibilityOur after-school youth barbering program is recommended for student ages 13 to 17 years old. Everyone is welcome to join us, regardless of academic performance. This Introduction to Barbering program is expanding its footprint and currently runs classes in Manhattan as well as participating schools in Mt Vernon, NY. To get your school involved, call us today at (914) 664-4960. |