Barber Certificate Renewal

Hi Friends,

In 2015, I attended barber school to chase down my passion for cutting hair. After acquiring my certificate, I felt like I didn't learn enough to jump into the master test and provide the quality service I'd like to offer any future clients. I decided to apprentice under a barber for some time. Unfortunately, I was sidetracked by life, which put me in a position where I needed to prioritize my mental well-being. Fast forward to the last two years, my passions have continued to grow while my mental and physical health have faced more challenges due to long-term Covid and prioritizing family needs.

Now, I have an opportunity to change my life and jump back into the hair industry through a salon I've been assisting at. However, in order for me to be able to actually cut hair and make any money, I need to renew my certificate since the New York State Master's test standards have been adjusted since my time in school. The Barber School I attended will help me with renewal by attending a 10 day refresher course to get me up to date with the new standards and schedule me for the test. Something like crowdfunding is legitimately the last thing I'd want to do, but I am backed up against a wall. With all this being said, my goal would be enough to cover my tuition and fees for the master's test.

I understand that times are tough, and any support is appreciated, as it will help me turn my life around.

Thank you for taking the time to read this; I truly appreciate it.