The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) provides people from all backgrounds with the training, education, financial resources, and career development they need to build pathways to meaningful jobs and careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry. The Foundation and its supporters share a mission to attract, empower, and advance today’s and tomorrow’s restaurant and foodservice leaders.
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Dr. Monica Parrish Trent Named Executive Director of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
News Center : ReleasesWashington, DC – August 27, 2026 – The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation today announced Monica Parrish Trent, PhD as the organization’s next Executive...
American Express and Resy, With National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, Launch New Restaurant Academy to Develop the Next Generation of Restaurant Leaders
The new national program brings industry-leading training, mentorship, and peer connections to restaurant owners and operators across the U.S.
Herndon Career Center and Blue Valley West High School Named Champions of National High School Culinary and Restaurant Management Competition
Teams rose to the top over teams from 47 states and D.C. to win the 2026 National ProStart Invitational
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