Last Minute Gift Idea -- Give the Gift of a New Career in Bartending

A Certified Bartending course makes an educational and fun gift for college students and those looking for second income. Bartenders Association International now offers an online Bartender Certification course for home study for just $39.95.

(PRWEB) December 4, 2004 -- Bartenders Association International has announced the development and release of an online distance learning course for individuals enabling them to earn the official Certified Bartending Certificate in as little as 2 days. The program is designed to enable working Bartenders and wait staff, as well as aspiring bartenders, to increase their knowledge and earn a certificate that will help them move up the ladder and differentiate them in the competitive field of Bartending.

For a fraction of the cost of typical Bartending programs an individual will receive both a certificate as well as a 1 year membership in Bartenders Association International (BAI). Additionally, the BAI is developing a bartending internship program which will assist newly certified bartenders in job placement internationally.

The cost of the program is $39.95 and can be purchased by individuals or as a gift directly via the web site located at http://www.certifiedbartender.com or by calling 1-888-6-BARTEND (1-888-622-7836). The course can be completed in as little as 2 days depending upon experience and motivation of the student. Discounts are available for purchases of more then 5 courses -- the ideal solution for restaurants and bars looking to increase the knowledge of their wait staff while providing added benefits for the holiday season.

The online home study training program was developed in association with BMGI Ventures based upon BAI curriculum and BMGI Ventures training and testing software.

About Bartenders Association International
Bartenders Association International (BAI) is a membership based organization that provides benefits, resources, education and employment opportunities to bartenders worldwide. More information about BAI can be found at http://www.bartendersassociation.com, http://www.certifiedbartender.com or by calling 1-888-6-BARTEND (1-888-622-7836).

About BMGI Ventures
Founded in 2000, BMGI Ventures is in the business of taking business and product ideas from concept to profitability. We do this in a few different ways including direct investment, incubation, joint ventures and partnerships. Although we occasionally do invest in unsolicited ventures, the majority of our business comes through professional referrals from trusted parties. We tend to work best in the process automation arena, regardless of industry and we always attempt to leverage existing investments in order to reduce overhead. Recent investments include Vertical Answer (http://www.verticalanswer.com), Healthistics (http://www.healthistics.com) and AccountWell (http://www.accountwell.com).

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