Our vocational training programs are licensed by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education. Our 40+ employer partners from the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas consider a CALV certificate of completion equivalent to one year of job experience. Eligible Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 members qualify for free training as part of their union benefits package.
Students learn how to clean, maintain, and handle all bar equipment for which they are responsible, how to properly handle chemicals, local alcohol laws and regulations, and how to use bar tools and utensils.
Length: 32 hours (2 weeks)
Schedule: See full program breakdown here
In conjunction with their set schedule, students are strongly encouraged to participate in additional training opportunities
Program Requirements: Minimum age 21-years-old; valid driver’s license/state ID, Social Security card, Food Handler Safety Training card, Alcohol Awareness card
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This program builds off of the material covered in the Bar Porter program. Students review sanitation and customer service standards and learn about employer expectations, drink recipes, cash handling, and different types of alcohol.
Length: 62 hours (4 weeks)
Schedule: See full program breakdown here
In conjunction with their set schedule, students are strongly encouraged to participate in additional training opportunities
Program Requirements: Minimum age 21-years-old; valid driver’s license/state ID, Social Security card, Food Handler Safety Training card, Alcohol Awareness card; six (6) months of experience as a bus person, food server, cocktail server, and/or bar porter (waived with completion of CALV Bar Porter training program)
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Students learn the basics of wine, wine history, tasting, wine and food pairing, and serving, and gain the tools for achieving guest satisfaction. This program serves as a prerequisite for the Sommelier program.
Length: 32 hours (4 weeks)
Schedule: See full program breakdown here
In conjunction with their set schedule, students are strongly encouraged to participate in additional training opportunities
Program Requirements: Minimum age 21-years-old; valid driver’s license/state ID, Social Security card, Food Handler Safety Training card, Alcohol Awareness card; six (6) months of experience as a bus person, food server, cocktail server, bar porter, and/or bartender (waived with completion of CALV Bar Apprentice training program)
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This program builds off of the material covered in the Wine Server program. This course is designed to focus on specific units of instruction, such as new-world wines and old-world wines. Students gain extensive instruction and authentic practical experience for those desiring to be a Sommelier.
Length: 30 hours (4 weeks)
Schedule: See full program breakdown here
In conjunction with their set schedule, students are strongly encouraged to participate in additional training opportunities
Program Requirements: Minimum age 21-years-old; valid driver’s license/state ID, Social Security card, Food Handler Safety Training card, Alcohol Awareness card; must pass proficiency exam (waived with completion of CALV Wine Server training program)
Learn MoreFor more information on these programs, come to our Info Session any Wednesday at 10AM (no registration required).
If you’re unable to attend, please call 702-924-2100 to schedule a one-on-one appointment.
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