Career Choices Worth Toasting
A CIA Wine Certificate Gives You the Edge
You have a passion for the world of foodservice and hospitality. You also have industry experience and a college degree. Now how can you get that extra "something" you need to stand out with employers?
Come to the Napa Valley and experience the Accelerated Wine and Beverage Certificate Program (AWBP). After just 30 weeks, you'll have specialized knowledge in your career toolkit and the CIA on your résumé.
A Wine Program Designed to Boost Your Career
With the powerful combination of your college degree and your CIA AWBP credential on your résumé, you'll be prepared to pursue a wide variety of careers in the beverage industry. You will build a foundation that will take you from entry-level positions to ones with greater responsibility.
Fine Dining
Beverage professionals can be found working in fine-dining establishments in restaurants, on cruise ships, in high-end hotels and resorts, in clubs, and other venues.
| Beverage Director | Food and Beverage Manager |
| Captain | Sommelier |
| Dining Room Manager | Wine Steward |
Casual Dining
The casual dining segment—from small, independent cafés and wine bars to large chain operations—also offers a wealth of opportunities for beverage professionals.
| Regional Beverage Director | VP of Wine and Beverage |
| Wine Bar Manager | Wine and Beverage Manager |
Wholesale Distribution
The vast majority of beverage sales are made through wholesale distribution channels. Professionals in this segment represent portfolios of products from importers and wineries, and promote and sell them to restaurants and merchants.
| Brand Marketing Manager | Director of Trade Education |
| District Sales Manager | Fine Wine Sales Specialist |
| Merchandiser | National Accounts Manager |
Retail
Specialty wine shops, gourmet markets, large wine and spirits retail operations, online wine markets...all have a need for professionals with an in-depth understanding of beverages.
| Director of Wine | Online Wine Sales Manager |
| Regional Manager | Wine and Beverage Buyer |
| Wine and Spirits Sales Rep | Wine Club Manager |
Wine Companies and Wineries
With more than 10,000 wine labels available for sale in the U.S. alone, wineries and wine companies need knowledgeable professionals who can deliver quality products and help them stand out from the competition.
| Director of Hospitality | E-Commerce Manager |
| Public Relations Director | Regional Marketing Manager |
| Regional Sales Manager | Special Events Manager |
| Tasting Room Associate |
And More…
| Wine and Beverage Instructor | Wine and Spirits Journalist |
| Wine Consultant | Wine Tourism Specialist |
Gainful Employment Disclosure
The following information is provided in accordance with U.S. Department of Education disclosure guidelines regarding gainful employment of graduates of this program:
Accelerated Wine and Beverage Certificate Program
Because the first entry date for this new program was September 13, 2010, information for award year 2009–2010 is not available. In the following information, currently unavailable data for award year 2010–2011 will be posted when available.
| Q: How much did the AWBP cost in 2010–2011? | ||
| A: Tuition and fees: | $25,400 | |
| Textbooks, supplies, uniforms: | $1,010 | |
| On-campus room and board | $8,350 | |
| Q: What are my financing options to pay for the AWBP? | ||
| A: In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which you may be eligible, 77% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates in 2010–2011 was: | ||
| Federal loan debt: | $9,500 | |
| Private loan debt: | $0 | |
| Institution loan debt: | $0 | |
| Q: How long will it take for me to complete the AWBP? | ||
| A: The program is designed to take two semesters totaling 30 weeks. (Currently unavailable)% of graduates from this program in 2010–2011 finished in this time. | ||
| Q: What are the chances of getting a job when I graduate? | ||
| A: The job placement rate for students who complete the program is (currently unavailable)%. | ||
| Q: What type of jobs can graduates get? | ||
| A: Director of food and beverage is one occupation representative of those for which graduates of the AWBP will be educationally qualified. As the CIA continues implementing the Gainful Employment disclosure requirements, the college will identify a more complete list of such occupations. | ||
| Q: What is your institution default rate? | ||
| A: 97% of graduates from this institution who took out federal student loans are successfully repaying them. The current default rate for all programs offered by the school is 3.1%. | ||
