Hospitality Bootcamp | SLO Partners

This powerful, fast-paced workshop for Alliance members and the greater Paso Robles community offers core hospitality training for newly hired or entry-level staff to get upskilled for the coming busy season and to provide the best level of customer service.

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In partnership with:

PRWCA

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AGENDA

Participants age 18-20 do not attend the afternoon portion of this bootcamp
8:45 - 9:00 AM

Check In
9:00 - 9:10 AM

Welcome, Carol Yeaman-Sanchez, Development Director, Jennifer Clayton, Director of Student Relations, SLO Partners
9:10 - 9:30 AM

Discover SLO CAL Whitney Chaney, Director of Community Engagement & Advocacy, Visit SLO CAL
9:30 - 9:55 AM

Economic Impact of Paso Robles Tourism Stacie Jacob, Executive Director, Travel Paso
9:55 - 10:00 AM

BREAK
10:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Customer Service/Hospitality Training Liz Mercer, Coach, WISE Academy
12:15 - 1:00 PM

LUNCH (Will Be Provided)
1:00 - 1:30 PM

PRWCA Paso AVA Carol Yeaman-Sanchez, Development Director, PRWCA
1:30 - 2:45 PM

Wine 101 Matt Locklin, Associate Vice President of Operations, Winemaking at JUSTIN Vineyard & Winery
2:45 - 3:00 PM

BREAK
3:00 - 5:00 PM

(Optional) RBS Training Jerry Jolly, CEO, Certified Alcohol Training
5:00 - 5:30 PM

RBS Exam

Hospitality 101 Bootcamp South County

Tuesday, March 11 | South County Chambers of Commerce Arroyo Grande

South County Chambers of Commerce Arroyo Grande and SLO Partners bring you our annual Hospitality 101 Bootcamp.

This powerful, fast-paced workshop for members and the greater Arroyo Grande community offers core hospitality training for newly hired or entry-level staff to get upskilled for the coming busy season and to provide the best level of customer service.

Register Today

In partnership with:

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AGENDA

Participants age 18-20 do not attend the afternoon portion of this bootcamp
8:45 - 9:00 AM

Check In
9:00 - 9:10 AM

Welcome, Jennifer Clayton, Director of Student Relations, SLO Partners, SLO & Jeff Chambers CEO South County Chamber of Commerce
9:10 - 9:30 AM

Discover SLO CAL Whitney Chaney, Director of Community Engagement & Advocacy, Visit SLO CAL
9:30 - 9:35 AM

BREAK
9:35 AM - 12:00 PM

Customer Service/Hospitality Training Liz Mercer, Coach, WISE Academy
12:00 - 1:00 PM

LUNCH (Will Be Provided)
1:00 - 2:30 PM

Continued Customer Service/Hospitality Training Liz Mercer, Coach, WISE Academy
2:30 - 2:35 PM

BREAK
2:35 - 4:35 PM

(Optional) RBS Training Jerry Jolly, CEO, Certified Alcohol Training
4:35 - 5:15 PM

RBS Exam

Interview Skills/Resume Building Workshop

Tuesday, March 11 | 7 – 8 PM | Virtually via Zoom

Getting a job in the wine and hospitality industry is about more than just the skills you have – it’s about marketing yourself. We’ll help you learn the fundamentals of success when it comes to handling job interviews and building your resume.

You’ll learn:

How to present your skills and set yourself apart
Common interview questions, pitfalls and tips for success
How to create and format an attention-getting resume

Zoom link for this session to be provided 24 hours in advance.

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Local Job Fair

NORTH COUNTY

Wednesday, March 12 | 4:30 – 6 PM

Paso Robles Oxford Suites

SOUTH COUNTY

Thursday, March 13 | 4:30 – 6 PM

South County Chamber Arroyo Grande

Open to Public

Land a great job in the local hospitality industry for businesses such as wineries, restaurants, hotels, and tourism. We have some of the largest local employers in attendance at this free job fair, open to the public. Bring your resume and excellent people skills and get ready to make connections and get hired.

Hiring in hospitality? Be the first to meet and hire locals who have completed our Hospitality Bootcamp. Secure your spot for the job fair today.

EMPLOYER REGISTRATION

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Don’t Miss Out

Your registration provides you all of this:

Valuable customer service skills
Useful knowledge about Paso AVA (21 and older only)
Learn the basics of wine (21 and older only)
Gain necessary RBS Training (21 and older only)
Interview skills
Advice to build your resume
Interview with prospective employers