QUINCY, Fla. (WTXL) — Gadsden Tech students are learning to give back by offering free haircuts to kids in the community.
- Students from six schools in Gadsden County, including Stewart Street Elementary, come to the barbering program every two weeks for free haircuts.
- Student barbers say the experience helps them build patience, communication skills and stronger connections with kids in the community.
- Watch the video to see how a fresh haircut is giving students and kids in Gadsden County a boost in confidence.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Students at Gadsden County Technical College are learning more than just how to cut hair, they’re learning how to give back. I’m Tatyana Purifoy, your Quincy neighborhood reporter, with how the program is helping students and the community.
The barbering program is partnering with the Gadsden County school district to offer free haircuts to kids in the community. It’s a one-year program that gives students hands-on experience, while helping young people feel good about themselves…