Our Programs
Military
NRAEF works with all branches of the U.S. military while in service and in transition with programs to assist in their Military development, and transition skills needed for restaurant and foodservice jobs and careers during transition from the military.
ProStart®
From culinary techniques to restaurant management skills, ProStart’s industry-driven high-school curriculum provides real-life experience and creates opportunities for career exploration to more than 222,000 students in 2,200 schools, nationwide.
Restaurant & Hospitality Leadership Center
RHLC provides employers with accredited training programs for Line Cook, Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Kitchen Manager, and Assistant Restaurant Manager. RHLC’s Registered Apprenticeship Programs compliment the Employer Advancement program, which helps people within the industry overcome barriers.
Restaurant Ready
A national program dedicated to helping people acquire basic job and life skills necessary to pursue jobs in the restaurant & hospitality industry and jumpstart a pathway to independence.
HOPES
Hospitality Opportunities For People (Re)Entering Society helps start justice-involved individuals on a path to employment and independence.
Scholarships & Grants
Each year, NRAEF awards more than $1 million in scholarships available to individuals pursuing a post-secondary degree in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry.
We also provide grants to individuals pursuing industry certifications, to educators for professional development, and to ProStart educators for classroom enhancements.
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