The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) partners with all branches of the U.S. military to support service members during their careers and through their transition to the civilian workforce. NRAEF programs help service members and their families build the skills needed for restaurant and foodservice careers. The programs are designed to help members of the military community and their families seamlessly enter the industry’s workforce and reduce veteran unemployment.
Training
Our training programs work with all branches of the U.S. military to help servicemen and women transition their skills and experience into restaurant and foodservice jobs and careers.
Transitions
The Foundation supports a DoW Skillbridge pre-apprenticeship program for military members who are interested in the restaurant and foodservice industry.
Scholarships
We offer post-secondary scholarships for the restaurant & hospitality industry for military personnel, veterans, and military families. Our scholarship and grant applications and awards are managed on a specific schedule.
Apprenticeship
Our restaurant management apprenticeship program provides on-the-job training through the Veteran Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform (VALOR) Act. Valor is approved for the post 9/11 GI Bill, which provides veterans with educational assistance.
For more than 60 years, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has helped all branches of the armed forces recognize and celebrate excellence in military foodservice. Visit the Military Foodservice Awards page to learn more and register for the dinner.
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