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TCHS Barbering program student applies hands-on training by practicing cuts on a fellow student.<\/p><\/div>\n

Success often begins with a skill, a passion, and the right opportunity. At Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS), the Brandywine campus Barbering program is transforming student interest into real-world achievement by equipping learners with industry credentials, confidence, and a clear path forward. With its strong reputation for hands-on learning and career readiness, this high-demand program is expanding to the TCHS Pennock\u2019s Bridge campus in West Grove for the 2026-27 school year, with plans to open at the TCHS Pickering campus in Phoenixville in 2027-28, creating even more opportunities for students to shape their own success stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cStudents can earn 1,250 hours of education and, by their senior year, prepare to take the Pennsylvania licensing exam for barbering and enter the workforce immediately,\u201d says Drew Givler, TCHS Brandywine Barbering program instructor.<\/div>\n

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The TCHS Barbering program equips students with the technical, professional, and business skills needed to obtain barbering licensure, start a career as a professional barber or barber stylist, and even develop a business plan for those interested in owning or operating their own barbershop. Designed for creative, hands-on learners, the program blends industry training with real-world experience, preparing students for both the craft and business sides of the profession.<\/div>\n
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Students progress through clearly defined career skill levels:<\/div>\n