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JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 A Jacksonville barber plans to share his skills for free to help the next generation of hairstylists.<\/p>\n

Imsety Aten-re is hosting a barber training event, called the \u201cTop Tier for Life Youth Barber Bootcamp,\u201d<\/a> at Neighborhood Heroes Barbershop<\/a> at 586 Edgewood Ave. S from Aug. 3-5. The clinics intends to equip middle school and high school students with what it takes to be a professional barber.<\/p>\n

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Imsety Aten-re is hosting a barber bootcamp at Neighborhood Heroes Barbershop at 586 Edgewood Avenue South from August 3-5. The clinics are from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day. (WJXT)<\/p>\n

\u201cBe the change that you want to see,\u201d Aten-re said. \u201cIf I can help somebody out of a situation by becoming a barber, alleviating maybe some of the situations in our community, I feel like I am living on purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aten-re says he and other volunteers plan to teach attendees about the fundamentals of sanitation, using barber tools, techniques, terminology, and even money management. <\/p>\n

Aten-re says he and other volunteers plan to teach the fundamentals about sanitation, using barber tools, technique, terminology and money management. Each person who shows up will get accessories to get them started. (Photo Courtesy: Imsety Aten-re)<\/p>\n

Each person who shows up will receive some accessories to help get them started on their journeys. <\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ll get a cape so they can start cutting hair,\u201d Aten-re said. They\u2019ll get clippers, trimmers, sanitation tools, brushes, combs, and guards.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aten-re, who has been cutting hair for 11 years, says his uncle inspired him to become a barber. <\/p>\n

\u201cI saw freedom as a barber,\u201d he said. \u201cI also enjoy the community aspect in the barbershop. The conversations they have, the family. It\u2019s like a second home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aten-re has taught people like this before, including conducting a clinic in Nigeria in March 2022. (Photo Courtesy: Imsety Aten-re)<\/p>\n

The boot camp also won\u2019t be his first time teaching people how to cut hair. In 2022, he conducted a clinic in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

He says his ultimate mission is to leave students with a skill they\u2019ll possess for the rest of their lives.<\/p>\n

Aten-re has taught people like this before, including conducting a clinic in Nigeria in March 2022. (Photo Courtesy: Imsety Aten-re)<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to plant that seed that they can do anything they put their mind to,\u201d Aten-re said. \u201cIf barbering is for them, I hope they will pursue a career and barbering and take it seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you are interested in going to the barber bootcamp, you can find Imsety on his Instagram account here<\/a>. In his bio, you\u2019ll find this sign-up form. <\/a><\/p>\n

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