National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

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We've got the ingredients to help you make it in the restaurant business.

Bite Sized Facts

14.4 million

Projected size of the restaurant industry workforce—1 in 10 working Americans

7 of 10

restaurant employees say they will continue working in the industry until they retire

75%

of employees believe restaurants offer a career path of upward mobility

Source: Who Works in the U.S. Restaurant Industry? A Nationwide Survey of the Restaurant Workforce, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, 2014

STUDENTS

Recipes for success

Future chef? Restaurant entrepreneur? Or just looking to earn some extra spending money? The restaurant industry offers an amazing number of ways to grow and succeed. Learn skills you'll take with you all through life. Check Out Opportunities

From ProStart to Future Bakery Owner

Jessica Havel went to Waukee High School, in Waukee, Iowa, and is currently a sophomore at Iowa State University majoring in culinary science.

Educators

Preparing the next generation

Learn how ProStart and other programs can help you inspire your students and nurture their talents. The restaurant industry offers more than a way to earn money - it's a place to develop skills that can last a lifetime. Check Out Opportunities

The Impact of ProStart at Saginaw Career Complex

Julie Ivan has been a culinary arts teacher for 30 years. When she was introduced to ProStart about 15 years ago, she advocated for the program.

MILITARY

Uniting around a shared goal

Dedication to serving others is a value the armed forces and the restaurant indsutry have in common. That's why we offer training programs for military foodservice personnel, and help returning veterans discover career opportunities. Check Out Opportunities

Excellence in Military Foodservice Celebrated at 2016 National Restaurant Association Show

We honored members of America’s armed forces for excellence in foodservice with a gala dinner and awards ceremony at the annual National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show in Chicago on May 20, 2016.