Barbering/Barber

The Barbering/Barber certificate program at Carver Career Center is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution located in Charleston, WV. The program is part of the cosmetology and personal grooming arts field (CIP 12.0402) and prepares students for licensure and entry-level employment as barbers, covering hair cutting, shaving techniques, scalp treatments, and salon sanitation and safety practices.

Carver Career Center offers several related vocational programs. Students at the school can also explore Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Surgical Technology/Technologist, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, all available as certificate programs. Students in the Barbering program can expect training aligned with West Virginia barber licensing requirements, including practical hours in a supervised barbering lab or clinic setting.