HCC launching new barber program

Jul 3, 2018

Houston Community College continues its mission of providing relevant workforce curriculum by adding a new Barber Program to its popular Consumer Arts & Sciences Center of Excellence. Beginning in the fall 2018 semester, HCC will offer a three semester curriculum that will lead to a level II barber certificate and qualify  students to take the Texas Department of License and Regulation Barber Exam.

“The Barber Program creates more opportunities to serve students who may wish to open their own business,” said Anthony Hancock, dean of the Consumer Arts & Sciences COE. “The program also provides our communities with a viable option to develop and enhance their economic standing.”

The growing Texas population is creating an increasing need for skilled individuals capable of using shears, razors, clippers and other tools to cut and style hair. The need for certified barbers in the state is projected to grow by about seven percent between now and 2020.

The Barber Program will be located in the HCC Central College’s J.B. Whiteley Building, 1301 Alabama Street.

For additional information on the barber curriculum, click here.