Skills Upon Graduation
Barista graduates are well-trained and ready to go to work! With your help, over 80% of our barista graduates are employed after program completion. Our graduates are pre-screened and have current referrals and food handlers permit. Core competencies have been demonstrated and evaluated through intensive classroom and on-the-job training and experience.
Qualities Our Graduates Offer the Business World:
- Teamwork and Leadership
- Exemplary Customer Service
- Consistency and Quality Control
- Receptive to training
- Accurate cash handling
- Ability to operate equipment safely
- Enthusiasm for the work at hand
- Fresh ideas
- Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Continued support from Employment Specialists
- FareStart 8-week on-the-job training experience
How Your Business Can Help:
- Supervise an intern
- Host a job shadow
- Speak at Job Club
- Hire a graduate
For more information:
Barista Training and Education Program
975 John Street
Seattle, WA 98109
Office Phone: 206-204-0626
Fax: 206-204-0628