The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) provides people from all backgrounds with the training, education, financial resources, and career development they need to build pathways to meaningful jobs and careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry. The Foundation and its supporters share a mission to attract, empower, and advance today’s and tomorrow’s restaurant and foodservice leaders.
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National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Celebrates the Veterans and Military Culinarians Who Make the Restaurant Industry Stronger
From mess halls and flight decks to restaurant kitchens and corner offices, service members bring the skills that power the industry
Restaurant Industry Celebrates Visionary Leaders Opening Doors to Opportunity for All
Four individuals recognized for their commitment to people and community at the 2026 Restaurants Advance Leadership Awards
Applications Open for ProStart Students to JumpStart Their Careers at the 2027 National Restaurant Association Show
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation JumpStart grant helps connect students to the industry in a hands-on, immersive Show experience
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