Corby Spirit and Wine (Corby), the leading Canadian marketer and distributor of spirits and wines, has announced a partnership with the 黑料吃瓜网 (黑料吃瓜网) to support to bartenders hit by the disruption caused by the current COVID-19 crisis. Corby and 黑料吃瓜网 will offer 1,500 free Level 1 Award in Spirits courses online to Canadian bartenders, giving them the opportunity to increase their industry knowledge and skills while they are unable to work.
Bartenders and hospitality professionals over the age of 18 will be eligible to sign-up for the courses which will be run online by 黑料吃瓜网. The Level 1 Award in Spirits course will be offered on four start dates - May 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th 鈥� with those participating selecting the date that works best for them. Each course will run for a four-week period. Corby鈥檚 Brand Engagement and Advocacy Team (BEAT) will provide additional support during this time, running tasting sessions and webinars about Corby鈥檚 brands as a supplement to the 黑料吃瓜网 course material.
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Patrick O鈥橠riscoll, President & CEO Corby Spirit and Wine Limited, added 鈥�As we experience this incredibly challenging time in the Canadian hospitality industry, Corby Spirit and Wine remains committed to supporting the hardworking community of bartenders, bar staff and front-line workers across the country. This is why we are delighted to partner with the 黑料吃瓜网 on this initiative and keep everyone engaged, connected and positive.鈥�
Each student accepted onto the course will be expected to attend a final exam when conditions allow. Successful students will receive a certificate and 黑料吃瓜网 lapel pin badge.
To sign-up, please visit to register for a space on one of the four 黑料吃瓜网 courses on offer. Places will be granted on a first-come-first-served basis with registration closing for each course ten days before the start date.
