A new batch of about 20 people has begun hands-on training in bartending and mixology, with organisers aiming to fast-track participants into jobs in the island’s hospitality industry.

The third cohort of the Bartending and Mixology Course under the MAED Satellite Programme was officially launched at the Centre for Hybrid Studies, Spirit Bond, Wharf Road, Bridgetown.

Chief executive officer of the Pinelands Creative Workshop (PCW), Sophia Greaves, said the programme is designed to address both workforce demands and social development needs by creating pathways for individuals who may not have traditional academic qualifications yet seek professional opportunities.