@cbsla: On Saturday, officials celebrated the launch of California’s first juvenile hall barbering academy at Barry J. Nidorf Secure Youth Treatment Facility in Sylmar. Film Producer Scott Budnick (The Hangover), a volunteer at the correctional facility for over 20 years, invited renowned celebrity barber Victor “VicBlends” Fontanez to mentor the next generation of barbers. The inaugural cohort of 12 young men at VicBlends Academy was selected for their positive behavior, motivation, and commitment to education. Students, upon release from Barry J. Nidorf, will be eligible to continue barbering school at Santa Monica College. Fontanez previously started a barber academy at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, and has donated products to support the students Nidorf staff worked with Fontanez to remodel two classrooms, including a modern and state-of-the-art barber studio, in an effort to support academic instruction and hands-on practice. The inaugural class is expected to graduate in fall of 2027.

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We need electricians and plumbers we got too many barbers 😭

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Not all hero’s wear capes … what a blessing for the valley

Charlie8 :

That’s awesome! Let’s goo!!

✨lake•life•wifey✨ :

Way to go Vic!!! 💪💛 This makes my mama heart so happy! Knew he was destined for greatness!

Nidira💕 :

This is amazing!! That’s what’s up!

Bryanf :

Hell yeah bro🙏🏻

BOBBY Hill :

They for sure charging 100 a cut now

wokeuplikethis :

That’s fire

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BeerPapi :

How are they goona be therapists & mentors when they can’t even help themselves!? This is where our state funding is going. This is sad. Instead of giving the actual good kids who get good grades an opportunity to become engineers, & amazing trades. The state funds little thugs. In CA the CDC is all a business

Lexi Vallin :

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mynameisAndy :

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