- June 16, 2025
The Volusia County Branch Jail in Daytona Beach has begun offering its inmates a new trade skill program on May 5: barber training.
The program stems from a partnership between Volusia County and Daytona State College and provides hands-on instruction and technical knowledge to help participants prepare for the state license exam, a county press release said. The program teaches a structured curriculum covering hair-cutting techniques, customer service and sanitation practices.
Participants train three days a week for four hours per day over a six-week period. The pilot program has eight inmates participating, the press release said.
"This program is about more than just learning how to cut hair—it's about giving these individuals a second chance," said Volusia County Corrections Director Joe DeMore. "By providing them with a skill they can use to earn a living, we're helping set them on a path toward stability and self-sufficiency after release. This kind of training can make a real difference in reducing recidivism and helping them reintegrate successfully into the community."
