I totally agree with you! I came from an enviroment where I knew nothing
concerning alcohol or bartending, so a school was the best option. However,
finding a school that didn't consider proper schooling as handing the students
a list of top 100 receipes with one hand while reaching for tuition money with
the other was more of a challenge.
Having the certification didn't make finding a gig easier, but did make it
smoother once I stepped behind the bar and during the interviewing process.
To each their own; bartending schools can be a great benefit or a waste of
time.
Achlys