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What is Professional Bartending Schools of America? We are a group of professional trade schools that are licensed by each state we do business in. Our first schools opened in 1978. We teach professional bartending as a full or part-time career.

We have 23 campuses nationwide and trained over 8,000 - tenders in 2002. TM Do I really need to go to bartending school? No, you don’t have to go to bartending school, but it sure Professional helps! Before bartending schools, started work as waiters, busboys, and hosts. After three months to a year of Bartending working a low-paying, tedious job they eventually moved up to being a barback. Schools

The barback is the bartenders assistant that stocks and cleans the bartenders’ stations. The barback will eventually help serve and basic . After another three Campus Phone Numbers: months to a year, the barback can begin bartending slower shifts at the slower bars. Becoming a in this manner Eastern U.S. can be a long and frustrating process. Boston, MA—781-646-9900 How is going to bartending school better? Tewksbury, MA-978-640-9488 When you enroll in classes at the Professional Bartending Burlington, VT-1-888-4DRINKS School, we put you behind one of our fully-equipped bars, Cherry Hill, NJ-856-429-0111 mixing drinks on your first day. You do not have to learn me- Philadelphia, PA-215-878-1300 nial jobs that have no bearing on being a professional bar- Philadelphia, PA-215-934-6084 tender. You concentrate on learning bartending from day one. Pittsburgh, PA-412-344-9100

How long does your training last? Midwestern U.S. We jokingly refer to our classes as “bartending boot camp”. Our Professional Mixology course takes forty hours of concen- Beavercreek, OH-937-427-7777 trated training over a one to five week period to complete. The Cincinnati, OH-513-541-3555 course is taught in 10 four-hour lessons. By graduation you Cleveland, OH-440-582-8282 will be capable of mixing drinks at a level that will allow you to Cleveland, OH-216-382-1450 bartend at any bar in the tri-state area. Columbus, OH-614-885-9610 Dayton, OH-937-275-0966 Who do I learn bartending from? Our instructors are the best bartenders available. Their experi- Western U.S. ence level ranges from 5 to 25 years in the industry. They rou- tinely attend competitions and training seminars to improve Phoenix, AZ-602-957-3771 their knowledge. All of our instructors currently tend bar on a Tempe, AZ-480-921-9925 part-time basis.

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Just what do I learn at your school? All of our students use our copyrighted textbook that breaks the course down into ten easy to learn lessons. The lessons are as follows:

1. Cream and Ice Cream Drinks-these are the sweet after- dinner dessert-type drinks that are frequently made at Ap- plebees and Fridays. An example is a Mudslide. 2. Martinis and Manhattans-these are typically upscale- TM customers drinks that are made in the trendy hotspots on Main Street. These customers are usually great tippers! Professional 3. Shooters-these are nightclub drinks that are popular in col- lege bars and the hottest nightclubs. Examples are a Pur- Bartending ple Hooter or Sex on the Beach Shooter. 4. Tall Drinks-these are sometimes called “Foo Foo” drinks. Schools They are made in upscale and outdoor tropical-type bars. Examples are a Hurricane or Long Island Iced Tea. 5. Highballs-these are everyday type drinks that are made in Campus Phone Numbers: all bars. Examples are a Screwdriver or Cape Codder. 6. Two Ounce Cocktails-these are stronger cocktails made in Southern U.S. restaurants and hotels. An example is a Black Russian. 7. After Dinner Drinks-these are coffee drinks and Brandies. Atlanta, GA-404-321-5856 Examples are an Irish Coffee or Grand Marnier. 8. Sours and Margaritas-these popular drinks are served in Greensboro, NC 336-294-9550 all bars. Examples are an Amaretto Sour or a Margarita. Knoxville, TN-865-693-6609 9. Beer & -each student will learn how to operate a Nashville, TN-615-885-5800 beer tap and receive training by Anheuser Busch and Orlando, FL-407-831-2233 Guinness . The student will also learn basics. 10. Responsible Alcohol Service-each student will attend a Central U.S. two-hour training session on responsible service. We use a video training program designed by the National Restau- Kansas City, MO-816-753-3900 rant Association for this lesson. St. Louis, MO-314-997-7797

In addition, the student will spend approximately 25 hours be- PBSA Home Office: hind one of our bars repeatedly making cocktails under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Cincinnati, OH-513-541-3555 Roger S. Oldham, President Our professional instructors give you what amounts to one-on- [email protected] one training and help as you need it. Our instructors under- stand that people learn at different rates and focus on what you as an individual need.

Upon graduation, our graduates will be fully qualified to work at an upscale bar in the tri-state area.

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What about those $79 Learn Bartending Ads in the Paper? There are currently two companies advertising in the newspa- per that claim bartenders earn $300 per day and they will train you for only $79.00. The age-old rule applies here. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

These out-of-state companies masquerade as schools. They are not licensed schools and cannot legally advertise like they do in most states. It is only a matter of time until the Attorney TM General shuts them down. Professional These companies will sell you a bartending book and after you complete an open book test, declare you a “certified” bar- Bartending tender. You will receive a meaningless diploma and an out- dated list of bars in the your area. There is no effort made to Schools determine if these bars even need a bartender. Many of these bars will have been closed for quite some time. This is your job placement assistance. Class Times: We are very aware of how they operate. Some of our students have ordered this “bartending kit” and being completely dissat- DAY CLASS isfied with it, enrolled in our school. We have a couple of cop- Monday-Friday ies of these bartending kits at our schools and will happily 10am to 2pm or 1pm to 5pm show them to you if you’d like. The fact remains, you cannot Two Weeks in Length learn bartending by sitting at home and reading a book. 40 Hours of Training

The Professional Bartending School is a licensed school who NIGHT CLASS has been training the finest bartenders for over 25 years. We Monday-Friday 6pm to 10pm are a member of the Better Business Bureau and Chamber of Two Weeks in Length Commerce in most cities. 40 Hours of Training

What if I fail a test? WEEKEND CLASS Our students have an unlimited opportunity to pass our Saturday Only 10am to 6pm course. You may retake any test that you fail and you may re- Five Weeks in Length take any class if you want to see it again at no charge. 40 Hours of Training

Our commitment to our students is to work with every student until they graduate, regardless of how long it may take. There Our class times vary by campus. are never any additional charges for our services to help you You may find out exact class graduate. If you come to school and put forth the effort, we will times on our web page, or call help you graduate. the campus you are interested in.

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How does your flexible scheduling program work? If you are unable to enroll in any of our regular class sched- ules, you may enroll in our flexible schedule program. This program allows you to attend school when it is convenient for you.

You would simply schedule your first class during one of our regularly scheduled day, evening or weekend sessions. After TM your first class, you may then take any combination of day, evening or weekend classes until you graduate. Professional

You must complete all ten, four-hour lessons, and pass the Bartending same final testing as the regular class. You have an unlimited time to finish. You do not need to call the school for permis- Schools sion to attend each day. You simply show up when it works for you. We are always available to answer any scheduling ques- Bars that have hired our graduates: tions and to help you as you need it. In summary, we can work around any schedule! RESTAURANTS Applebee’s, TGI Friday’s, Long- horn, Lonestar, Outback, Red How does your job placement assistance work? Lobster, Tumbleweed, Hard Rock Upon graduation, each student receives personalized job Café’, Rainforest Café’, Bahama placement assistance. The graduate meets with our Job Breeze, Chili’s, BW3’s, Don Placement Director to review current job openings. The gradu- Pablos, Roadhouse, Cooker, ate does not have to interview for any job they are not inter- Shells, Joe’s Crab Shack, and ested in. Bennigans.

We have been providing placement assistance for our gradu- NIGHTCLUBS Yucatan Stand, Bar, Banana ates for many years and have established a great reputation Joes, Baja Beach Club, Spy Bar, for providing well-trained professional bartenders. Dick Clarks,

Our job openings come from bar owners and managers who HOTELS call us when they need a bartender for their establishment. If Holiday Inn, Radisson Inn, Marriott, Omni, Best Western, Sheraton, we do not have enough job openings for the week, our staff Hyatt, Hilton, Harley, and Five calls bars throughout the city to get the necessary openings Points for our graduates. HOT SPOTS In addition, we now offer online job placement assistance for Gameworks, Dave & Busters, Jil- lians, Go Bananas, Claddaughs, our graduates. The graduate is welcome to use the personal- Planet Hollywood, Argosy Casino, ized assistance program and check out our list of jobs daily Caesers Casino, Disney’s Pleasure from their computer at home or work. Our students have said Island, Universal Citywalk, Captain this is one of their favorite options. Tony’s, Half Shell Raw Bar and Sloppy Joes of Key West.

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How much can a bartender earn? A bartender in smaller cities can expect to earn $100 to $200 per day. A bartender usually earns $5 to $6 per hour plus tips. Tips are the greatest portion of a bartenders earnings and vary by bartender, establishment, and time.

A part-time bartender usually works 15 to 20 hours per week and can expect to make $200 to $400 per week. A full-time bartender usually works 30 to 40 hours per week and makes TM from $500 to $900 per week. Professional The high hourly average pay of a bartender ($15 to $25 per hour) makes bartending attractive to most all people. Profes- Bartending sionals prefer it because it allows them to earn an hourly rate similar to what they earn at their professional job. Schools

Bartending is attractive to college students because it allows them to earn on weekends what they could earn at a 40 hour Benefits Available to Bartenders: non-tipped job. Free Meals How do I enroll in the school? Health Insurance Depending on the State the campus is located in, most Life Insurance schools are required to conduct a personal interview prior to Dental Insurance enrollment. We view bartending as a professional career and Free Uniforms have committed to spend the necessary personal time with Tuition Assistance each prospective student. Receive Cash Tips Daily

During the one hour personal interview, you will have plenty of As a bartender, you can get paid time to ask pertinent questions while you are at the school, to do what you probably already where they can best be answered. do, go to bars!

You will receive a tour of our campus and depending on time As a bartender, you experience of day, will probably be able to see an actual class in session. the same fun of being in the hot- In addition, we will take the time to review the job placement test spots with fun people. The assistance program and review actual job openings with you. main difference is you are mak- ing money instead of spending it!

Bartending is not for everyone and the personal inter- (You also don’t suffer from the view/school tour will give you the necessary information to hangover!) make the decision if bartending is right for you. Be the first in your family to pass We will take the time to answer any and all questions during the bar exam!! Call for the next your no-obligation interview. There is no charge to tour the available class date! school and you will not be pressured to sign up for any classes.

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