National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Fueling opportunity. Launching careers. ProStart serves 90,000 students in 47 states, Guam and U.S. military bases.
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The Foundation’s educational initiatives provide culinary, management, food safety and employability skills training to millions of Americans, building a pipeline of industry talent. The Foundation’s cornerstone program - ProStart- is a two year, nationwide program that develops the best and brightest talent into tomorrow’s restaurant and foodservice leaders. A life changing experience for the stu

dents, educators and mentors that make up the program, ProStart trains students academically in the classroom and experientially on the job. Additionally, the NRAEF awards scholarships to students and educators to provide continued industry education. Since 1997, the NRAEF has awarded $14 million in scholarships.

Looking for a recipe for career growth? Start with great training.We’re excited to partner with The Culinary Institute o...
08/19/2026

Looking for a recipe for career growth? Start with great training.

We’re excited to partner with The Culinary Institute of America to give Registered Apprentices access to CIA ProChef Online Courses as part of their training.

That means more opportunities to build skills, learn from culinary experts and earn a CIA certificate along the way.

We’re proud to invest in the next generation of restaurant professionals. 🍽️

Learn more about the partnership: https://bit.ly/4iebuP5

Apprenticeships give restaurant employees the chance to learn by doing, earn while they grow, and build a path to long-t...
08/14/2026

Apprenticeships give restaurant employees the chance to learn by doing, earn while they grow, and build a path to long-term success. They're also helping restaurants strengthen their teams and invest in the future of their workforce.

Swipe through to discover the benefits and learn more about the Foundation's apprenticeship programs: https://bit.ly/3UqLPc2

08/13/2026

ProStart helps students discover just how many opportunities exist in the hospitality industry — and the Rachael Ray Grow Grant helps bring those opportunities to life.

With support from the grant, St. John's High School in Arizona has enhanced its ProStart Program classroom with new equipment and hands-on industry experiences that prepare students for what's next.

Ready to make an impact in your classroom? Watch this space to apply for the 2026 Grow Grant - applications open soon!

08/12/2026

Hear from the Independence School District ProStart Program alum about their experience making food for Colombia's biggest soccer stars. 🌟

From the ProStart classroom to the world stage, opportunities like these show where hands-on learning can lead. Alongside Missouri ProStart educator Chef Jenn Turner, these students gained real-world experience preparing meals for the Colombian National Team during the Global Soccer Event.

That's workforce development in action. 👏

The best ideas come from the people doing the work.At the Hospitality Pathways Conference, you'll hear firsthand from le...
08/06/2026

The best ideas come from the people doing the work.

At the Hospitality Pathways Conference, you'll hear firsthand from leaders who are building workforce solutions, creating opportunities and helping people launch meaningful careers in hospitality.

Hear from:
➡️ Brian MacNair, CEO, Kitchen of Purpose
➡️ Calley Green, Vocational Services Manager, Peckham Inc.
➡️ Duane Brown, Principal, Culinary Coach LLC
➡️ Ruthann Messick, Director of Workforce Development, Delaware Restaurant Association
➡️ Rachel Roberts, Program Services Director, Project Return
➡️ Kim Morrison, Co-founder, Beanz & Co. Café

Invest in the future of hospitality workforce development. There are some open spots left — join us: https://bit.ly/4h87RtF

08/05/2026

As students head back to the classroom, we're highlighting the impact the Rachael Ray Grow Grant can have on ProStart Program classrooms across the country. 🍽️📚

In Corsicana, Texas, ProStart students are gaining hands-on experience, building confidence and developing skills that will serve them for a lifetime.

Grow Grant applications open soon. Stay tuned. 👀

Opportunity starts with exposure.Through the Foundation's workforce development partnership with Café Reconcile, young p...
08/04/2026

Opportunity starts with exposure.

Through the Foundation's workforce development partnership with Café Reconcile, young people aren't just preparing for their next job, they're discovering what's possible for their future.

Cafe Reconcile surrounds young people with the support they need to succeed, helping remove barriers so they can focus on building meaningful careers.

We're proud to partner with organizations that are creating pathways to opportunity and investing in the next generation of restaurant and hospitality talent.

What does the future of hospitality workforce development look like? It starts with collaboration, innovation and action...
07/31/2026

What does the future of hospitality workforce development look like? It starts with collaboration, innovation and action.

At the Hospitality Pathways Conference, attendees will exchange ideas, explore new strategies and connect with peers working to strengthen career pathways across the industry.

Join conversations around:
✔️ Building impactful partnerships
✔️ Advancing training and credential opportunities
✔️ Leveraging data and storytelling
✔️ Creating sustainable workforce solutions

Don’t miss your chance to learn, connect and contribute. Registration closes August 1 — reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/4wjJgGW

LAST CHANCE to recognize a leader who's making a difference. 🏆Today is the final day to submit your nomination for the 2...
07/31/2026

LAST CHANCE to recognize a leader who's making a difference. 🏆

Today is the final day to submit your nomination for the 2026 Restaurants Advance Leadership Awards (RALA).

Help shine a spotlight on the individuals who are strengthening our industry, uplifting their communities and inspiring the next generation of restaurant leaders.

Nominate someone in one (or all!) of these categories:

➡️ Inclusion Innovator Award
➡️ Community Champion Leadership Award, presented by American Express
➡️ Thad and Alice Eure Ambassador of Hospitality Award, presented by Ecolab
➡️ My Journey Leadership Award, presented by PepsiCo

Don't miss your chance to celebrate those shaping the future of the restaurant industry. Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3QYVty3

What's possible when you challenge the status quo?Find out at the 2026 Hospitality Pathways Conference during the Openin...
07/30/2026

What's possible when you challenge the status quo?

Find out at the 2026 Hospitality Pathways Conference during the Opening Plenary, "Possibility," featuring Kim Morrison, Co-Founder of Beanz & Co. Café and winner of the 2025 Inclusion Innovator Restaurants Advance Leadership Award.

Kim's career has been defined by creating opportunities, rethinking traditional workforce pathways and proving that meaningful employment can transform lives and communities. Her perspective on building inclusive, people-first workplaces will leave you inspired to think bigger about what's possible in your own programs.

If you're looking for fresh ideas, practical inspiration and a renewed sense of purpose, this is a session you won't want to miss.

Register today and join us at the 2026 Hospitality Pathways Conference: https://bit.ly/4h955V7

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