Brimbank Learning Futures Skills Lab’s barbering program finished up at the end of March, ending up with a visit to a local barbershop to understand the operational workings of a barbering business.
Over the eight-week course, the young people made incredible strides in their barbering ability, confidence, business knowledge, and connection to community.
What was achieved
Participants had the opportunity to cut the hair of local young people at Brimbank Youth Service’s Summer Sundown event, at the Youth Drop-in at Errington Reserve, and in a classroom setting.
Participants have gained long-lasting mentors and peers and now have a solid technical skillset to start work at a barbershop or start their own side hustle.
Here are some of the learning and teaching moments shared during the program:
- A young person who was formerly part of a gang and running from police graduated to cutting the hair of a police officer.
- Two cousins developed a passion for barbering and started their own barbering business in their garage.
- A young person reconnected with his father’s passion for barbering and decided he too would pursue it as a career. As a result, he was able to develop healthy relationships, build his confidence and make new connections.
Thanks to Brimbank Learning Futures Skills Lab: Barbering, a group of young people from all walks of life have new mentors and increased connection to community and services.
About the program
The Brimbank Learning Futures Skills Lab is an eight-week program for young people aged 15-24 from Brimbank in partnership with PennyClub barbershop and Putting Families First.
Participants learn:
- What makes good customer service
- How to start your own barbering business.
They also get to visit The Penny Club Barbershop and see the shop in action, give haircuts to the community, and meet and network with other local barbers.
Interested in giving it a go?
The program will run again in late July or early August 2025. If you register, you are agreeing to commit to attendin the program two times a week on Thursdays and Fridays for eight weeks.
For more information call us on 9249 4116 or email BLFVisyCaresHub@brimbank.vic.gov.au
