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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Apply Now: Nearly $1 Million in Scholarships for Restaurant & Hospitality Students Available for 2026–2027
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are open through March 15 at ChooseRestaurants.org/Scholarships
National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Name 2026 Boards
The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation today announced their 2026 board officers, directors, and trustees.
Investing in Future Careers: Forty-Eight High Schools Receive The Rachael Ray Foundation ProStart Grow Grants to Build Up Their Culinary and Restaurant Management Classrooms
$5,000 grants can be used to enhance the classroom experience with curriculum, supplies, and equipment
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National Apprenticeship Week – November 13-19, 2023
This week, the NRAEF is honoring the value of restaurant apprenticeship in building industry careers for workers from all backgrounds.
Hospitality Pathways Conference In Review
NRAEF : BlogThis past week, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation hosted its inaugural Hospitality Pathways Conference in Washington, DC. The conference attendees participated...
Mini Docs | Teen Chefs, Big Dreams (ProStart on Public TV)
A documentary that tells the inspiring story of the 2023 ProStart® teams and educator from Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, CT as they work toward the ProStart competitions.
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