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This holiday season, Erie 1 BOCES Workforce Development is giving back by helping Western New Yorkers of all ages look and feel their best through its Haircuts for the Holidays initiative. Throughout the month of December, our community is invited to visit the Workforce Development Student Salon and Barbershop, relax, unwind, and enjoy a complimentary shampoo, haircut and style at no cost.
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Visit us for Salon, Spa, and Barbering client services! We provide public access to student-run salon, spa and barbering services at 1526 Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga, NY. We offer affordable haircuts, styling, beard trims, esthetics and waxing services performed by students under professional supervision.
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Explore hands on labs where real skills take shape. See fellow students in action, meet our instructors, and discover the path that could launch your career. Whether you have already chosen a training program or would like to explore the possibilities, join an information session or tour to see what E1B student life can be like for you! A member of our Workforce Development team will present informative details and answer any questions you may have.
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Opportunity is more than access—it’s empowerment. It’s the moment when a door opens and a person steps through with the skills, support, and confidence to pursue something better. Thanks to dedicated community partners, students in the Workforce Development Career Training programs are finding new pathways to success.
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