Attention Phoenix! For the first time we’re launching our Skylight Hospitality Mentorship program en Español! This program features Spanish speaking educators and mentors to provide professional development for the Latin industry members in our community, whose first language is Spanish
Skylight is a six week mentorship and education program created to uplift and empower women, femme, and non-binary bartenders in the greater Phoenix area. This initiative connects motivated hospitality professionals with accomplished mentors, some of the most respected figures in the industry. Participants will gain hands-on experience and attend educational sessions on cocktail creation, bar management, equity & inclusion, personal branding, and more. Each awardee is also carefully matched with a mentor to foster growth, guidance and real- world insight. The program culminates in a final showcase where each participant will present an original cocktail inspired by their journey. We’re excited to announce that helping facilitate and host this year's Skylight en espanol cohort are Skylight Alum Crystal Rios of Barter and Shake and Mel Nichols of The Pemberton! If you’re ready to grow your voice and vision behind the bar, apply now and join the Skylight community.
Details and commitment expectations below:
Six week Program
- 9/15-11/9 exact dates subject to slight change
- Weekly 1 hour (maximum) video calls directly with mentor
- Weekly homework assignments provided by mentor
- Weekly 1 hour (maximum) education sessions (five sessions held virtually, one in-person)
- Development of an original cocktail to be featured at the end of the event celebration and on a local cocktail menu
- Participation at the finale cocktail showcase on November 9th to share your creation and celebrate the program!
Eligibility requirements:
- Identify as woman, femme or non-binary
- Phoenix/Metro, Arizona Resident
- Currently working in the hospitality industry as a bartender
- Are 21 years or older
- Can commit to the 2 hours a week of mentorship and leadership classes during the 6 week program
- Can commit to participation in the finale showcase held on November 9th!
Not in the Phoenix area? Check back in next year as we hope to expand to both culinary and beverage up-and-comers nationwide!
2025 Skylight Hospitality Mentorship en español
Attention Phoenix! For the first time we’re launching our Skylight Hospitality Mentorship program en Español! This program features Spanish speaking educators and mentors to provide professional development for the Latin industry members in our community, whose first language is Spanish
Skylight is a six week mentorship and education program created to uplift and empower women, femme, and non-binary bartenders in the greater Phoenix area. This initiative connects motivated hospitality professionals with accomplished mentors, some of the most respected figures in the industry. Participants will gain hands-on experience and attend educational sessions on cocktail creation, bar management, equity & inclusion, personal branding, and more. Each awardee is also carefully matched with a mentor to foster growth, guidance and real- world insight. The program culminates in a final showcase where each participant will present an original cocktail inspired by their journey. We’re excited to announce that helping facilitate and host this year's Skylight en espanol cohort are Skylight Alum Crystal Rios of Barter and Shake and Mel Nichols of The Pemberton! If you’re ready to grow your voice and vision behind the bar, apply now and join the Skylight community.
Details and commitment expectations below:
Six week Program
- 9/15-11/9 exact dates subject to slight change
- Weekly 1 hour (maximum) video calls directly with mentor
- Weekly homework assignments provided by mentor
- Weekly 1 hour (maximum) education sessions (five sessions held virtually, one in-person)
- Development of an original cocktail to be featured at the end of the event celebration and on a local cocktail menu
- Participation at the finale cocktail showcase on November 9th to share your creation and celebrate the program!
Eligibility requirements:
- Identify as woman, femme or non-binary
- Phoenix/Metro, Arizona Resident
- Currently working in the hospitality industry as a bartender
- Are 21 years or older
- Can commit to the 2 hours a week of mentorship and leadership classes during the 6 week program
- Can commit to participation in the finale showcase held on November 9th!
Not in the Phoenix area? Check back in next year as we hope to expand to both culinary and beverage up-and-comers nationwide!