SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
2026 Hospitality & Tourism Bootcamp
Fast-tracked training to start or expand your career in hospitality, including hotels, wineries, restaurants, and tourism.
Hospitality 101 Bootcamp
Tuesday, February 10
8:45 AM – 2:30 PM
Allegretto Vineyard Resort
Paso Robles
BOOTCAMP SOLD OUT: Join the waitlist to be notified if a spot becomes available. You can still join us for our public job fair on Feb. 18th!
Inside the Industry
Hear what Vespera’s General Manager David Morneau thinks about the SLO Partners Hospitality Bootcamp and career opportunities in SLO County.
Hospitality 101 Bootcamp North County
Tuesday, February 10 | Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance and SLO Partners bring you Paso Wine’s 7th annual Hospitality 101 Bootcamp.
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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AGENDAParticipants age 18-20 do not attend the afternoon portion of this bootcamp
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8:45 - 9:00 AMCheck In
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Morning sessions include:Welcome & Introductions, SLO Partners, PRWCA, Travel Paso, Visit SLO Cal
Customer Service Training
Meet the Pros Panel
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Afternoon sessions include:LUNCH (Will Be Provided)
Paso Robles AVA (American Viticulture Area)
Wine 101
Next Steps and Opportunities
Interview Skills/Resume Building Workshop
Wednesday, February 11 | 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.
Local Job Fair
Wednesday, February 18 | 4-6PM | Encore Center Paso Robles
Open to Public
Looking for a job?
Join us for a community job fair where you can meet local employers in hospitality and tourism who are actively hiring for a variety of roles. This event is free and open to the public.
Employers from across the region will be on-site to share job opportunities, answer questions, and collect résumés. Candidates who completed the Hospitality 101 Bootcamp in partnership with the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance are also encouraged to attend.
What to Expect:
- Meet hospitality and tourism employers face-to-face
- Learn about open positions in the local industry
- Submit your résumé and make connections
- Explore career paths in a growing field
Bring copies of your résumé and be ready to discuss your next opportunity!
Looking to hire?
This event is open to the public, and employers will have the opportunity to meet prospective employees, share information, and collect résumés.
The cost to reserve a table and participate in the job fair is $49.Our grads loved our program.
Patricia
Hospitality Bootcamp Graduate
Edgar
Hospitality Bootcamp Graduate
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