Interested in becoming a barber? Start your journey with Celebrity’s Barber College. We are accepting pre-sign-ups from potential students.
Celebritys Barber College goal is to create an affordable nonprofit career-training pathway where students learn a skilled trade, serve the community, prepare for Washington licensure, receive career and entrepreneurship support.
All interested students should come in, meet with James Dixon, and complete a pre-application. Together, we will discuss your goals, your current situation, and the steps needed to help you pursue a career as a barber.
Grant assistance may become available for students who qualify. Funding and eligibility have not yet been confirmed, and assistance is not guaranteed. For students who do not qualify, our goal is to keep tuition affordable and work toward being one of the lowest-cost barber colleges in Washington—and eventually the country.
Call 360-443-7635 to arrange a time to come in and talk with James.
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Celebrity's Barber College is a nonprofit educational program committed to providing students with professional barbering education, career preparation, mentorship, and an opportunity for a fresh start.
Washington requires at least 1,000 school hours for a barber license through the school-training route.
Student All-In-One includes 1,000 training hours, registration enrollment, professional barber kit & books, sanitation training/consumables, exam/licensing assistance reserve: $7,450.00
*Payment plans available
*Please note these hours and days are proposed schooling hours for Celebrity's Barber College when in session*
Affordable nonprofit pricing:
The school is designed around access and workforce development, not maximizing tuition.
Fresh Start community service:
Students can build supervised practical experience while the community receives haircut-voucher and outreach services.
Career pathway, not just classroom hours:
Training can include employability, client service, professionalism, business basics, money/time management, and preparation for licensure.
Focus on people facing barriers:
Recruitment and scholarship priorities can include low-income adults, single parents, veterans, displaced workers, and people experiencing housing instability.
Sponsor-a-student model:
Foundations, businesses, churches, civic groups, and donors can sponsor tuition, barber kits, or complete student seats.
Scholarship ladder:
Students with demonstrated need can receive partial or full tuition support rather than being excluded solely because they cannot pay the full price.
Community impact built into the school:
The barber college can connect education with the existing Fresh Start Initiative, hygiene support, vouchers, and community partnerships.
Planned paid positions, with compensation, hours, hiring dates, and funding arrangements to be finalized.
Celebrity’s Barber College is seeking qualified instructors who are passionate about teaching, mentoring future professionals, and supporting our community mission.
Interested applicants should provide their résumé, relevant Washington professional and instructor license details, teaching and industry experience, and availability. Teaching assignments will be matched to verified qualifications and the school’s approved programs.
Contact James R. Dixon at 360-443-7635 or email jamesthebarber@gmail.com to arrange a conversation. Compensation, schedules, and start dates will be discussed as hiring arrangements and school approvals are finalized.
Help manage the office, answer calls, arrange appointments with me, assist prospective students with pre-applications, organize student records, maintain schedules, and coordinate administrative paperwork.
Interested applicants should provide their résumé, name, contact information, position of interest, relevant Washington professional experience, and availability.
Contact James R. Dixon at 360-443-7635 or email jamesthebarber@gmail.com to arrange a conversation. Compensation, schedules, and start dates will be discussed as hiring arrangements and school approvals are finalized.
Maintain financial records, track donations, tuition and grant funds, organize receipts and expenses, reconcile accounts, assist with payroll records, and prepare financial reports for leadership and our accountant.
Interested applicants should provide their résumé, name, contact information, position of interest, relevant Washington professional experience, and availability.
Contact James R. Dixon at 360-443-7635 or email jamesthebarber@gmail.com to arrange a conversation. Compensation, schedules, and start dates will be discussed as hiring arrangements and school approvals are finalized.
