Scholarship Spotlight: Stephen P. Donatone Endowment
NRAEF : Blog The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is proud to...
Honoring Black History Month
NRAEF : BlogToday marks the first day of Black History Month 2021! At the National Restaurant...
How to Apply for NRAEF Scholarships
NRAEF : BlogCollege students across the country are facing unprecedented challenges due to...
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
NRAEF : BlogNovember is National Native American Heritage Month, and every year we reflect on...
Future Focus: Connecting Opportunity Youth to Apprenticeship
NRAEF : BlogThrough our connections with local community-based organizations providing...
Why ProStart and Apprenticeship make a good fit: with ProStart Instructor Chef David Bochmann
NRAEF : BlogChef David Bochmann is the Instructor for Cherry Creek Innovation Campus’ (CCIC)...
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!
NRAEF : BlogNational Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th through October...
Celebrating International Women’s Day at ProStart®
NRAEF : Blog The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is “I am Generation Equality:...
Why Young Black Chefs Need Mentors
NRAEF : Blog Everyone grows up yearning for someone to look up to—someone to ask questions and...
Celebrating CTE Month at Prostart
NRAEF : Blog February is Career and Technical Education Month®, or CTE Month®, a public...
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.