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Barber college holds grand opening in Boardman
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Beyond Expectations Barber College celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting in front of the school on East Midlothian in Boardman Monday morning .
The center has 16 styling chairs for students who take a 10-month, 1,800 hour course to get certified.
As part of the event, students were offered free haircuts, backpacks and school supplies.
The school is located on Midlothian Boulevard.
NEW BARBER COLLEGE
New Barber school provides opportunities for young black men and women
Published: April 6, 2013 – 11:09 PM | Updated: April 7, 2013 – 09:48 AM
By Stephanie Warsmith
Beacon Journal staff writer
Student Paris Gladman, 30, trims the hair of Eric D. Garrett, Sr. the director of Beyond Expectations Barber College. Garrett, started the barber college to provide job opportunities for young black men and women in the Akron area.(Mike Cardew/Akron Beacon Journal)
BACK TO SCHOOL HAIRCUTS
Licensed barbers and hairstylists are finding ways to give back to the community by serving as mentors for young black men and women, giving hope for achievement and success in their own lives.
By Lynn Lee
The Reporter staff writer
Mentors are showing individuals that they can achieve anything they put their mind to with hard work and dedication.
