MOULTRIE — Southern Regional Technical College and the Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the successful launch of SRTC’s Barbering program on the Moultrie campus March 25.

Initially formed in partnership with Colquitt County High School, the Barbering program at SRTC has quickly established itself as a premier training ground for future professionals in the field, the chamber said. The four-semester certificate program prepares students for diverse careers in barbering through comprehensive, hands-on training.

“We were thrilled with the enthusiastic response to our Barbering program,” said SRTC President Jim Glass. “This ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated not only our upgraded facilities but also the exciting career opportunities we’re creating for our students in Southwest Georgia.”

The curriculum provides students with specialized training in safety, sanitation, hair treatments and manipulations, haircutting techniques, shaving, skincare, reception, sales, and management. Designed to meet the state licensing requirements of the Georgia State Board of Barbering, the program equips graduates with the skills to work as barbers, salon/shop managers, or salon/shop owners.

The ribbon cutting ceremony took place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Barber Shop in Building B on SRTC’s Moultrie campus. Community members, local business leaders, current and prospective students attended the event.

Attendees enjoyed a delicious array of refreshments catered by About Thyme of Moultrie. The celebration was further enhanced by custom-decorated cookies handcrafted specifically for the occasion by SRTC employee Jennifer Simpson. 

For more information about SRTC’s Barbering program, please contact Ricky Day at riday@southernregional.edu. 

Southern Regional Technical College offers over 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs that are designed to get students quickly into their desired careers, and 28 general education courses that transfer to the University System of Georgia institutions and 19 private colleges and universities in Georgia. SRTC has instructional sites located in 11 counties across Southwest Georgia for the convenience of its students. For the most up-to-date information on registration, class dates, and program offerings, interested individuals can log on to www.southernregional.edu or call (888) 205-3449.