National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

09/22/2023

September is and ServSafe’s guide will help you ace every health inspection, stay up to date on food safety regulations, and more! Check out the full guide to ensure a food-safe kitchen all year long: https://bit.ly/48k7LYY

09/21/2023

Check it out! One of our Restaurant Ready sites, Café Reconcile, is featured in The New York Times 50 Restaurants We're Excited About list. 🙌 This program has a positive impact on both the culinary industry and the lives of aspiring hospitality workers and we're so proud to see that hard work gain the recognition it deserves. 👏

Read the full list: https://nyti.ms/3rn0pmR

09/20/2023

In 2022, over 1,800 apprentices embarked on a journey of culinary excellence and leadership through the Restaurant & Hospitality Leadership Center (RHLC), paving the way for a brighter future in the industry. 🙌 RHLC's accredited training programs are transforming aspiring line cooks, kitchen managers, and restaurant managers into the leaders of tomorrow.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zmEKuX

09/18/2023

Clarissa Haglid's life changed for the better since joining the HOPES program, designed to support justice-involved individuals interested in the restaurant industry.

After her recent graduation, Clarissa became a line cook at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Newark, Delaware, where she continues to grow her skills and pursue her passions. Learn more about how the HOPES program helps individuals reclaim their lives and overcome challenges: https://bit.ly/3PIkcqg

09/13/2023

Celebrating with a throwback to this year's National ProStart Program Invitational (NPSI) 🧑‍🍳🔥 These junior chefs took over the kitchen to compete for culinary and management awards this past May.

We're already counting down the months until next year's competition! Learn more about ProStart here: https://bit.ly/3CwOhCi

09/12/2023

It's back to school season and ProStart Program students are putting their chef hats back on for the year! Check out this NPR piece for an exclusive peek into the life of students from Wilbur Cross High School in Connecticut as they competed in NPSI last spring with hopes for a repeat victory this school year.

Tap here to listen: https://n.pr/3Lkm0TF

09/09/2023

National "I love food" Day 🤝 ProStart Program. 🤤

These students know a thing or two about whipping up a drool-worthy dish. 🙌

09/08/2023

09/08/2023

We are deeply honored to be a beneficiary for this year's Très Bonne Année fundraising events! Tres Bonne Année hosts a series of events to raise funds for organizations that advance arts, culture and hospitality education and we couldn't be more thrilled to be recognized this year.

Join the upcoming events and learn more: https://bit.ly/45KwCng

09/07/2023

"My career is the fulfillment of a childhood passion." 🧑‍🍳🙌

Chef Jordan Weber has always had a passion for food woven into her DNA. From enrolling in the ProStart Program and competing at NPSI to landing an internship with Nestlé Professional, Chef Weber has now come full circle to work as a Kitchen Manager on Nestlé Professional's Culinary Innovation Team.

💭 "Food is a vital part of culture: we need to foster the next generation of chefs and culinary experts because food matters in so many areas of our lives. ProStart teaches lessons like teamwork, discipline, and organization – skills that are necessary for any line of work, so it’s a valuable place to invest in the workforce of the future."

Read about Chef Weber's journey toward fulfilling her dreams. ⬇️

A Nestlé Chef on Giving Back to the Culinary Program that Inspired her Career

09/04/2023

Happy ! Today we honor and recognize the contributions of our nation’s restaurants and foodservice workers and everyone who makes up our great industry.

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation works to empower people from all backgrounds with the training and education they need to secure a better future. We do this through the vast opportunities offered in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry.

Visit ChooseRestaurants.org to explore more about NRAEF and our programs.

08/30/2023

ProStart students are back to school and they are already whipping up delicious culinary creations! 👩‍🍳 🧑‍🍳

Check out some dishes they have created since school was back in session and follow along with ProStart Program to see what the new school year has in store for these talented students.

08/28/2023

Meet the winners of the American round of the renowned World Young Chef Young Waiter (WYCYW) competition! SAVOR and ASM Global have announced Marcus Youn, chef from Knife Pleat, Regina Gutierrez, waiter from The French Laundry and Mitchell Coriell, mixologist from Soho House – Malibu winners of the premier competition promoting hospitality as a career choice, aimed at finding the world’s most skilled chefs, waiters and waitresses under the age of 28.

All three winners from YCYW USA will go on to compete in the World Young Chef Young Waiter finals on Nov. 23 and 24 at the Lycée Rainier III in Monaco to showcase their abilities to world-class chefs, hospitality experts and mixologists.
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Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47SfWvy

08/24/2023

After 27 years at the helm of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) and nearly 50 years in the restaurant and hospitality industry, MFHA President and Founder Gerry A. Fernandez announces his retirement.

Gerry leaves a legacy of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds.

Get more info here: https://bit.ly/3qJ4HEO

08/21/2023

National Restaurant Association and NRAEF CEO Michelle Korsmo talks to Julie De C**k of Key West’s La Crêperie - French Café Key West and ViV Wine Bistro about bringing authentic French cuisine to the vacation hot spot in another installment of Order Up’s CEO-hosted miniseries!

In this episode, Julie shares her approach to curating a digital presence and finding longevity in customer relationships and her team.

Listen now here: https://bit.ly/3Yq5YwT

08/17/2023

ICYMI: Last week we gathered more than 150 workforce development partners and program participants in Washington, D.C. for our inaugural Hospitality Pathways Conference!

The conference highlighted the opportunities for success available to people from all backgrounds, specifically through our Apprenticeship, Restaurant Ready, and Hospitality Opportunities for People (Re)Entering Society (HOPES) workforce programs.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3E1Evsg

08/16/2023

Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires, including the communities, restaurant operators, and restaurant workers that now have to rebuild.

The Hawaii Restaurant Association is mobilizing donations for the campaign to provide urgent relief for Maui and long-term assistance to help the region recover.

Visit here to make a donation: https://bit.ly/3sfFySq

08/15/2023

Totanisha Jones, a HOPES participants at Lawrence Hall in Chicago, IL, shares where she see her future in hospitality taking her!

Learn more about our HOPES program here: https://bit.ly/3Yyjqiv

08/10/2023

Day 3️⃣ of the Hospitality Pathways Conference wrapped today with breakout rooms and engaging sessions lead by professionals in the hospitality industry. 👏

Thanks for joining us for an amazing three days of learning and networking. What was your favorite part? Let us know down below! ⬇️💭

08/10/2023

Engaging sessions to wrap-up day three of Conference! We hope everyone is feeling invigorated to take on new challenges and further carve a path in our industry.

08/10/2023

Day 3️⃣ of Conference! It's been a great three days of learning + networking and we're excited to end on a high note with a great line-up of events today.

08/09/2023

With members of HOPES, Restaurant Ready, and Apprenticeship all under one roof, it was a great day of networking and learning about all different pathways to a career in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry.

We’ll see you tomorrow for the final day of the 2023 Conference.

08/09/2023

An inspiring panel of Restaurant Ready, Apprenticeship, and HOPES participants who discussed what the programs mean to them, how their life has changed from their hospitality journey, and where they see their future taking them.

Check out some key insights from the session below.

08/09/2023

Class is in session at the 2023 Hospitality Pathways Conference ✍️

What did you learn during today’s breakout workshop sessions? Comment below! ⬇️

08/09/2023

ICYMI: The 2023 Hospitality Pathways Conference Award Winners were honored last night at a special reception at the National Restaurant Association office. Congrats to all the winners! 🏆

08/09/2023

The power of workforce development is strong 💪

Brent Parton, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration at U.S. Department of Labor, and Rob Gifford, NRAEF President, offered opening remarks at our 2023 Conference.

08/09/2023

It's Day 2️⃣ of Hospitality Pathways Conference and we have an exciting line-up of workshops, interactive sessions, and more! Follow along and share your experience using .

08/08/2023

Tonight we honored our 2023 Hospitality Pathways Conference Award Winners at a special Welcome Party & Reception before tomorrow’s conference! Congrats to all of the winners and we can’t wait to kick off a full day of tomorrow.

08/08/2023

We're kicking off our 2023 Hospitality Pathways Conference today with a Welcome Reception and Awards ceremony, honoring achievements in apprenticeship and workforce development!

08/07/2023

Tomorrow we kick off the 2023 Hospitality Pathways Conference in Washington, DC! Follow along on our channels as we share updates from the conference from our Restaurant Ready, HOPES and Apprenticeship programs. The jam-packed conference will include workshops, interactive sessions, culinary trainings and more.

08/02/2023

The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) Roundtables discuss the powerful ways cultivating diverse talent can help your organization get real results from your investment in DEI.

The Roundtable Boston event offered opportunities to network with industry colleagues, share real-world experiences and best practices, and learn specific actions you can take to make your leadership more inclusive. To learn more about the Roundtable events, click here: https://bit.ly/3rXp7dG

07/31/2023

We are committed to building a diverse hospitality workforce and thanks to a historic five-year, $12.2 million contract by the U.S. Department of Labor, we can strengthen, grow, and diversify our Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship (HSRA) program!

Click here to learn more about the contract and our apprenticeship program: https://bit.ly/44OUBkx

07/28/2023

Each year, hundreds of students compete for coveted scholarships at the ProStart Program's National ProStart Invitational.

This year at NPSI 2023, Wilbur Cross High School took home the first place championship in the management competition. Check out a behind the scenes look at the commitment and hard work of the team representing Connecticut. ⤵️

Chef Nate Bradshaw is a beloved culinary teacher at Wilbur Cross High School. About ten years ago, he started a competitive cooking team with students who st...

07/27/2023

In the latest episode of the National Restaurant Association's Order Up podcast, National Restaurant Association President & CEO & NRAEF CEO Michelle Korsmo talks to NRAEF’s former Chair Kent Walrack & current Chair James Fripp about the Foundation’s programs to attract, empower and advance restaurant, foodservice and hospitality workers.

Listen in NOW to learn more about how our programs are building a strong workforce and industry: https://bit.ly/3DuTmv1

07/20/2023

Help your team earn more while they learn with apprenticeships programs.

Improve you bottom line, be the best place to work, and help your team learn while they earn, at no cost to your business! Learn more about our RHLC Apprenticeship Programs here: https://bit.ly/3ObRsGe

Improve you bottom line, be the best place to work, help your team learn while they earn, at no cost to your business.

07/18/2023

The list of careers in the culinary industry go far beyond what we see on TV and movies–most chefs in the US work behind the scenes!

This month for , we're spotlighting a few of the many career paths you can take with a background in culinary arts. From cake decorator to winemaker, culinary careers are filled with an array of opportunities to experience new things, meet interesting people, and find fulfillment in the work you do. Click the link to learn more about these career paths! https://bit.ly/3JLDvvC

07/14/2023

Congratulations to our 2023 Educators of Excellence Awardees! 🏆

These awards recognize the educators who demonstrate excellence in the classroom and passion, commitment, and creativity in all aspects of the ProStart Program to help their students make the most of the opportunities that ProStart offers. Their stories inspire ProStart educators and supporters across the globe.

Help us in congratulating them on their hard work!

07/13/2023

Thank you to Dallas College for hosting day two of this year's ProStart Program Professional Development! 👨‍🍳

ProStart educators had the opportunity to learn from nationally recognized faculty, network with peers, and learn how to apply their course takeaways in their ProStart classrooms.

📸: Atali Samuel Photography + Natural Light Studio

07/10/2023

ProStart Professional Development is happening now in Dallas, TX! 🔥

After educators complete the program, they are eligible to apply for the ProStart Educator Certificate. This certification is valid for five years! Educators will have the opportunity to supplement this training with additional electives, tracks, and spotlights offered at future ProStart Professional Development sessions that may be applied to renewal every five years.

Learn more about the certification here: https://bit.ly/3rkNEZG

07/07/2023

ProStart Program Professional Development starts this Sunday, July 9th in Dallas, TX!

Thank you to Dallas College for sponsoring the space for the Day Two Culinary Exploration Labs and Lectures, a key highlight of the program. This event wouldn't be possible without the support of Ecolab, Forge To Table, Mercer Culinary, Lyons Magnus, Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, Beef Loving Texans, Verlasso Salmon, and Seafood Supply Company. We can't wait to see you all and get to work!