If you love coffee, enjoy working with people, are looking for a fun job with flexibility and room for creativity, then this is the class for you!

Barista Training is an eight week program that teaches you the skills needed to enter into this exciting job field. This program works with industry partners to provide job placement and work experience with which to build your resume.  This class gives you flexibility to pursue a career as a barista or use the training and experience as a stepping stone for employment as you continue your schooling. If you like people, creativity, and fun at work, this is a great program for you.

Coffee Preparation
Learn how to pull the perfect shot of espresso every time, stretch and froth milk with perfect consistency, then pour latte art in a cup.   This class teaches industry standards for great coffee preparation and gives you hours of behind-the-counter practice in the college’s espresso shop so you make the ideal drink.

Job Search
Learn the key components of searching for jobs, including writing a successful resume and mastering the interview process.  The class also teaches an in-depth job search process, covering everything from setting effective goals to maximizing networking opportunities.  Discover new techniques to market your strengths and separate yourself from the numerous candidates applying for the same position.

Soft Skills
Learn a variety of soft skills such as teamwork, valuing diversity, goal-setting, and giving and receiving constructive criticism, problem solving and conflict resolution.  Students will have the opportunity to master and demonstrate these skills.

For more information, please call Tamie Clark at 253.680.7283.