Professional Development

As an industry educator, you have access to opportunities that can help you grow and succeed right alongside your students.

Education Certification

Discover the certification program for secondary educators who are interested in securing the hands-on training needed to stay up-to-date on restaurant and foodservice techniques. This is an outstanding way to add value to your classroom teachings.

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Summer Institutes

The Summer Institutes provide technical and professional instruction for restaurant and foodservice educators. The goal is to provide educators with a forum to learn cutting-edge skills they can apply to the classroom. These week-long intensive workshops are delivered by industry experts at post-secondary institutions across the country. 
 

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Educator Scholarships

Scholarships are available for educators who want to further their professional development by attending a Summer Institute or by gaining hands-on industry experience.

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ServSafe

Learn basic food safety practices for preparing and serving food. Earn your food handler certificate from the foodservice experts, the National Restaurant Association.

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STATS THAT REINFORCE BENEFITS

OR AUDIENCE PAIN POINTS

71%

of employees 18 to 24 who land a more lucrative gig in the business after their first job

15.7 million

Projected number of restaurant industry employees by 2025—an increase of 1.7 million from 2015

9 of 10

restaurant workers 35 or older have moved to higher-paying jobs in the industry after their first job.

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