Empowering Second Chances: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation to Engage 400+ Justice-Involved Adults Through $4M Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor

by admin | Aug 5, 2025 | News Releases

Foundation will reach more justice involved adults across six states with training, credentialing, and job placement in the restaurant and hospitality industry

AMPED Debuts to Build Pathways from Military Foodservice to Restaurant Careers

by admin | Jul 29, 2025 | News Releases

First-of-its-kind event connects military foodservice professionals with restaurant and hospitality industry careers

Nominate a Restaurant Trailblazer: 2025 Restaurants Advance Leadership Awards Now Open to Honor Industry Visionaries

by admin | Jun 3, 2025 | News Releases

Submit nominations for awards in leadership, community engagement, and lifetime achievement by visiting ChooseRestaurants.org.

Honoring Excellence: Military Foodservice Units Celebrated for Culinary Service and Dedication

by admin | May 19, 2025 | News Releases

Leading foodservice teams from America’s Armed Forces recognized in Chicago during 2025 Military Foodservice Awards

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Launches JumpStart Initiative, Bringing Louisiana High School Students to Chicago for Immersive Experience at the National Restaurant Association Show

by admin | May 15, 2025 | News Releases

ProStart students from W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center selected for a weekend of restaurant-focused learning and interaction through the first-ever JumpStart Grant

Maryland Teacher Phillip Cropper Named ProStart Teacher of the Year by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

by admin | May 5, 2025 | News Releases

Cropper named 2025 James H. Maynard Teacher of the Year during National ProStart Invitational, in Baltimore, MD