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Chicago Barber College Owner Sets Up Shop In County Jail

March 19, 2012
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Being incarcerated for a long period of time can be a soul-sapping and highly demoralizing experience, but the Cook County Jail in Chicago has recently implemented a barber college training program that is designed to help ex-cons hit the ground running and secure gainful employment upon their release from custody. A kindhearted man by the […]

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Can you get a barber license with a felony conviction?

March 12, 2012
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Perhaps you are interested in attending barber school, but you have concerns that your past record may limit you in obtaining a license, even if you’ve moved on with your life. This question comes up more often than you might think. First off, you should know that depending on the state in which you want […]

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