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Program Overview

Food & Beverage Training for Hospitality Careers

Passionate about hospitality and great service? CALV’s Food & Beverage Programs prepare you with hands-on skills, industry insights, and a certificate recognized by top employers—giving you a head start in the fast-paced world of food and beverage service.

Program Highlights

Start Dates: Monthly start dates available
Campus: Las Vegas
Certificate Value: Equivalent to one year of industry experience with participating partners
Financial Aid: Available for eligible students (including Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 members)

Food and Beverage Program Offerings

Length: 61 hours (3 weeks)
Description: Learn table greeting, customer service, and dining area cleaning. Gain hands-on experience at CALV’s food venues.
Requirements Age 17+, valid ID, Social Security Card, SNHD Food Handler Card, ability to lift 50 pounds, proficiency in English or successful completion of Vocational English class
Cost: $887 (tuition assistance available for qualifying students) | No charge for employer partner team members

Length: 107 hours (5 weeks)
Description: Learn table greeting, suggestive selling, customer service, food and wine service, and POS operation. Gain hands-on experience at CALV’s food venues.
Requirements: Age 21+, valid ID, Social Security Card, SNHD Food Handler Card, Alcohol Awareness Card, 6 months of experience as a bus person (waived with completion of CALV Bus Person training program), proficiency in English
Cost: $1297 (tuition assistance available for qualifying students) | No charge for employer partner team members

Length: 87 hours (3 weeks)
Description: Learn customer service, POS operation, and how to craft coffee, espresso, and tea drinks. Gain hands-on experience at CALV’s food venues.
Requirements: Age 17+, valid ID, Social Security Card, SNHD Food Handler Card, proficiency in English
Cost: $965 (tuition assistance available for qualifying students) | No charge for employer partner team members

Length: 32 hours (2 weeks)
Description: Learn bar equipment cleaning, maintenance, chemical handling, and local alcohol laws. Gain hands-on experience with bar tools and utensils.
Requirements: Age 21+, valid ID, Social Security Card, SNHD Food Handler Card, Alcohol Awareness Card, proficiency in English
Cost: $640 (tuition assistance available for qualifying students) | No charge for employer partner team members

Length: 62 hours (4 weeks)
Description: Build on bar porter skills with drink recipes, cash handling, and alcohol knowledge. Develop expertise in customer service standards.
Requirements: Age 21+, valid ID, Social Security Card, SNHD Food Handler Card, Alcohol Awareness Card, 6 months of experience as a bus person, food server, cocktail server, and/or bar porter (waived with completion of CALV Bar Porter training program), proficiency in English
Cost: $855 (tuition assistance available for qualifying students) | No charge for employer partner team members

Length: 32 hours (4 weeks)
Description: Learn wine basics, service techniques, and guest satisfaction principles. Prerequisite for the Advanced Wine Server program.
Requirements: Age 21+, valid ID, Social Security Card, SNHD Food Handler Card, Alcohol Awareness Card, 6 months of experience as a bus person, food server, cocktail server, bar porter, and/or bartender, (waived with completion of CALV Bar Apprentice training program), proficiency in English
Cost: $1360 (tuition assistance available for qualifying students) | No charge for employer partner team members

Length: 30 hours (4 weeks)
Description: Expand wine knowledge with history, winemaking, regions, and tasting. Prepare for sommelier certification programs.
Requirements: Age 21+, valid ID, Social Security Card, SNHD Food Handler Card, Alcohol Awareness Card, must complete CALV Introduction to Wine Server program, proficiency in English
Cost: $1850 (tuition assistance available for qualifying students) | No charge for employer partner team members
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Turn Your Training into a
Rewarding Hospitality Career

CALV graduates are ready to succeed in diverse hospitality roles
in Las Vegas, from bus persons to bartenders.

Bus Person, Food Server, Fountain Worker, Barista, Bar Porter, Bar Apprentice

Our Career Services team provides personalized job placement support, including employability training, resume and application assistance, mock interviews, and other resources to help students succeed in the workforce.

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Affordable, Accessible Training for a Bright Future

CALV offers flexible financial aid options to make hospitality education accessible. Eligible union members qualify for free training through their benefits.

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