Program at a Glance
Our free 8-week program provides 64 hours of hands-on bartending and hospitality training, along with job-readiness support, responsible alcohol service certification, and direct connections to employers.
8 Weeks
Two training days per week
64 Hours
Hands-on instruction and practice
100% Free
Training, materials, and certification included
Connections
Introductions built into the final week
8-Week Program in Detail
Our free 8-week program provides 64 hours of hands-on bartending and hospitality training, along with job-readiness support, responsible alcohol service certification, and direct connections to employers.
Get introduced to hospitality careers, bar roles, teamwork, professional presentation, workplace communication, sanitation, and safety.
Learn the basics of spirits, beer, and wine, along with pour accuracy, drink building, shaking, stirring, straining, and garnishing.
Build familiarity with core cocktail families, guest modifications, and the repetition needed to improve speed, confidence, and recall.
Practice opening and closing procedures, mise en place, POS basics, reading tickets, station organization, and introductory simulated service.
Learn how to verify IDs, recognize intoxication, refuse service responsibly, and complete the program’s alcohol service certification training.
Develop stronger guest-service skills while preparing for employment through resume building, interview preparation, and workplace communication.
Focus on scheduling, accountability, financial literacy, full-station drills, and higher-volume service simulations.
Complete final written and practical assessments, take part in a final mock shift, meet employers, and prepare for the move into paid work.
Support Along the Way
We Remove Barriers Where We Can
Every trainee receives:
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Free tuition
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Training materials and starter kit
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Responsible alcohol service certification
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Transportation support
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Direct employer introductions
Where It Can Lead
Your first shift can be the beginning.
Bartender
or Server
$19,600 – $34,900 / Year
ZipRecruiter, Atlanta GA, 2026
Bar
Lead
$24,000 – $50,000 / Year
ZipRecruiter, Atlanta GA job listings, 2026
Event
Manager
$33,000 – $90,000 / Year
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Atlanta metro area, 2023
Operations Leadership
$37,500 – $133,000 / Year
ZipRecruiter & BLS, Atlanta metro area, 2023–2026
Entrepreneurship
Business Owner
$25,300 – $30,400+ / Year
ZipRecruiter, Georgia statewide, 2026
We help graduates take the first step. Where they take it from there is up to them.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and ZipRecruiter market data, 2023–2026. Estimates for planning purposes only.
One-Time
Donations
Starter Set - $50
Provides a uniform, notepad, and starter kit for a student.
First Shift Fund - $150
Covers one week of transportation and meals during job training.
Skill Builder - $500
Pays for one full skills course (bartending, barista, front desk).
Launch A Career - $1000
Covers full program access for one student (training + placement support).
Monthly Donor Program
HOSPITALITY CHAMPIONS
Bronze - $25
Quarterly impact updates.
Silver - $50
Updates + name listed on website.
Gold - $250
Recognition + invite to student graduation.
Platinum - $250+
All above + mentorship/volunteer opportunity & annual donor spotlight.
Corporate & Foundation Sponsorships
Workplace Ally - $5,000
Supports 5 full scholarships. Logo on website and newsletter.
Industry Builder - $10,000
Funds training equipment and certifications. Featured in media releases.
Career Path Partner - $25,000
Covers 10+ students with mentorship, externships, and job placement support. Co-branded opportunities.
Legacy Sponsor - $50,000+
Naming rights to a cohort or training lab. Strategic partnership opportunities.