ORLANDO, Fla. — As economic tensions grow between the US and Canada due to newly imposed tariffs, small businesses are proving that unity and generosity can tear up chaos. Bookedin, Canada's leading appointment scheduling software, partners with YouTube Barber Academy, Orlando's Barber Academy, and Stylecraft in the US to give back to the community. They compensate the aspiring barbers with full tuition fees.
The initiative will take place in Orlando, Florida on March 24th and 25th. The aspiring barber will receive full tuition fees and the entire class will receive valuable gifts to begin their careers. The aspiring barber will receive Bookedin Booking Software along with the supply of exclusive barbers. The initiative doesn't end at the Barbers Academy in Orlando. Students will go to nearby shelters to provide haircuts, lunch coupons and personal hygiene products to homeless people. The movement often aims to raise the leftovers.
“In times of economic crisis, small businesses are responsible for supporting each other and their communities,” says Mike Iwasiow, founder of Bookedin. “If we join together, we can achieve a lot and make a tangible difference in people's lives.”
For Eddie, founder of YouTube Barber Academy, the initiative is a life of a long-standing dream. “Over the years I have seen so many talented students being forced to drop out due to financial struggles, and now we are changing that reality thanks to our generous sponsors.
Orlando Barber Academy, a training ground for future barbers, has long been repaying it. “What began as a small gesture of giving back to the community over the past five years has now evolved into more than good deeds and has become a powerful movement,” the Academy founder shares.
Known for its innovative grooming tools, Stylecraft intervene to help these students access the highest level of equipment, hone their craft and build a sustainable career.
This initiative shows that businesses can come together and create lasting change, even in times of economic tension.
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About Bookedin
Founded in 2010, Bookedin was founded to simplify booking scheduling. Today, its mission goes beyond software – about helping people serve each other. As a company rooted in empathy, Bookedin is proud to support initiatives that raise the community and empower individuals.
About YouTube Barber Academy
With over 170,000 subscribers, Eddie's YouTube Barber Academy has become a transformative platform for aspiring barbers. His educational content and advocacy for students struggling with tuition fees has transformed his channel into a power for good in the world of barbers.
About Orlando Barber Academy
It's not just a school, but Orlando Barber Academy is an exercise. From training skilled professionals to offering free haircuts at local shelters, the academy's mission is to use barbers as a tool for empowerment and social change.
About Stylecraft
With over 50 years of industry experience, Stylecraft is redefining grooming tools with cutting-edge technology and innovation. A commitment to quality and craftsmanship makes it a trustworthy name among professional barbers and stylists.