NRAEF Participates in Apprenticeship Ambassador event
NRAEF joined other Apprenticeship Ambassadors at the White House for an event highlighting efforts to expand, diversify, strengthen, and modernize the nation’s Registered Apprenticeship programs.
The 2022 DEI Survey Report & MFHA’s ELEVATE Framework
This landmark research measures the DEI environment in the hospitality industry to understand the impact of DEI strategies on foodservice workers’ job satisfaction.
Black-Owned Culinary Businesses
As we continue to honor Black History Month, we are taking the time to highlight a few Black-owned culinary businesses you can support!
2022 State Competitions are Beginning!
Have you heard the news? ProStart State competitions are in full swing! Students will be competing to win their state championships and for the chance to test their skills at our National ProStart Invitational in May.
Apply for NRAEF Scholarships
As of November of 2021, there are over 43.2 million student loan borrowers in debt in the United States (Education Data Initiative). Students across the country are facing the possibility of of debt averaging out at about $30,000 at a public university.
Hanukkah Begins
Happy Hanukkah, ProStart! From Nov. 28th to Dec. 6th, people all over the world are celebrating this Jewish holiday also known as “the festival of the lights.”
Thanksgiving Recipes in ProStart
NRAEF : BlogHappy Thanksgiving ProStart! We know you’ve been hard at work in your classrooms...
National Apprenticeship Week 2021
November 15th through 19th is National Apprenticeship Week, and we wanted to inform you about the amazing apprenticeship programs you can join through the NRAEF!
National Native American Heritage Month- Some Chefs You Should Know About
NRAEF : BlogDuring November, we celebrate #NationalNativeAmericanHeritageMonth. Over the course...
Spooky Dishes in ProStart
NRAEF : BlogHalloween is almost here and we know all of you have been hard at work in your...
Latest Blog Posts
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...
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.
PODCAST – CEO Series: How NRAEF Programs Build a Strong Workforce and Industry
NRAEF CEO Michelle Korsmo speaks with former Board Chair Kent Walrack and current Chair James Fripp about the continued success of the foundation’s programs
PODCAST – ProStart: Educating Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders
Chef Patrick Phelan, 2023 ProStart® Teacher of the Year, shares insights on mentoring the next generation of restaurant workers and the value of the ProStart Program’s hands-on curriculum! Phelan was just recognized on-stage during the 2023 National ProStart Invitational in Washington, DC.