Why be a bartender?
Earn Extra Money!
Get a Nightlife
Work Anywhere
- Thousands of bar licences in the sate of Arizona alone. If each bar employs, on average, 6 bartenders it translates into a huge source of employment opportunities.
- There is a bar environment for everyone, regardless of their age or background. They range from Night Clubs, Sports Bars, Upscale Hotels, Neighborhood Bars/Pubs, and Restaurants to Private Parties and Catered Events.
- Great fun, meet people and network.
- Flexible hours, you can work around school, family and other jobs.
- Work anywhere in the world.
- Great pay in a variety of venues.
- Recession - proof. Adults may slash spending on big ticket items(like cars, boats) during tough times, but most bars and night clubs actually do better.
- Excellent investment of your time and money. Where other trade schools can cost $10,000.00 to $50,000.00 and take months to finish, bartenders should see there entire financial investment returned in a week or less working as a bartender. And classes take only 2 short weeks to complete.
- Work in an establishment where everyone knows your name. You're special! Remember "Cheers", Hey Norm!
- Bartending is a career that can never be outsourced to another country.
- Bartending has reached a record level of popularity, some in part to movies like "Cocktail" with Tom Cruise, "Coyote Ugly" and the television series "Cheers".
- The Department of Labor rates bartending jobs to increase 13% thru 2018.
- A bartender that presents well and has good people skills can often earn more money than many entry level college grads. The sky is the limit!
- Bartending is a profession for people of all ages and backgrounds. We are proud of our student population that ranges from 18 to 70 years of age.
- Our students can earn their bartending certificate and State Certification within two weeks. However, since every student has different needs , some may choose to take the accelerated of one week, while others may prefer to take their time and retake lessons to increase their confidence.
- Receive individualized attention in classes that typically range from six to twelve students in size.
The Bartending Academy of Tempe, Arizona