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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Hannah Oliver
Communications Director – NRAEF
holiver@nraef.org
202.973.3957
Anna Carver
Sr. Manager, Communications & Marketing – MFHA
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Latest NRAEF News
National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Name 2025 Boards
Richard “Rich” Schneider, chief development officer of Areas USA, will serve as chair of the National Restaurant Association Board of Directors, and William “Bill” Kohl of Greenwood Hospitality Group, will serve as chair of the NRAEF Board of Trustees.
Apply Now: Students Pursuing Restaurant and Hospitality Careers Can Now Apply for Nearly $1 Million in Academic Scholarships
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year are open to all students
Equipped to Lead: Apprenticeship Drives Growth and Advancement in the Restaurant Workforce
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation joins U.S. Department of Labor in celebrating 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week
From The Blog
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 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation hosted its inaugural Hospitality Pathways Conference in Washington, DC. The conference attendees participated...
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.


Leadership
Rob Gifford – President
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
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