Hillcrest HS students Learn Barbering From South Suburban College

COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, IL - On Tuesday, March 21, Hillcrest High School students in Country Club Hills, attended a Barber Shop Career Day event in the IMC. The event allowed students to connect with South Suburban College instructors, who offered career advice and free haircuts.

A room full of interested students met with two instructors from South Suburban College who were able to answer a number of questions from students, including how to get started, how to continue to learn in the field, and how to choose a career that makes them happy.

“There are a lot of students who are undecided. During senior interviews, many seniors express their interest in barbering and cosmetology,” said Brandi Mathis, College and Career Counselor at Hillcrest High School. “This is a free program that will teach students a trade that is transferable, and that they can continue to use.”

Key takeaways from the event included how to run a barber shop and business tactics that lead to success. Students received program information from South Suburban College, met current students, learned how they can earn their associates in barbering for free, and some even received free haircuts.

Anyone interested in learning more about the South Suburban College barbering program can do so here.

About Bremen High School District 228
Bremen High School District 228 is located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and serves the communities of Midlothian, Posen, Tinley Park, Markham, Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills and Oak Forest. District 228 serves over 5,000 students and employs 800 full and part-time staff members. Bremen High School, in Midlothian, opened its doors to students in September of 1953. Since then, District 228 opened three additional schools. Tinley Park High School opened in 1961; Hillcrest High School, in Country Club Hills, opened in 1967; and Oak Forest High School opened in 1970. For more information, please visit https://www.bhsd228.com/