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...
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National ProStart Invitational 2023 Videos
Daily recaps and more from the 2023 National ProStart Invitational. May 2-4 at the Washington Hilton, Washington, DC.
Chicago Chef Looks to Change Lives Through Culinary Mentoring
Recently, Chef Kisha was profiled on NBC 5 Chicago, where she discussed living her purpose as a mentor to young adults and kids who need a hand up in life.
Now Accepting Applications! Over $1 Million in Post-Secondary Scholarships
Individuals pursuing a post-secondary degree in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry can now apply for more than $1 million in scholarships from the NRAEF.
A Capitol Gingerbread House to Remember
On November 29th, two students from Valencia College School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Molly Donahue and Faith Weber presented their vegan gingerbread house replica of the United States Capitol at the U.S. House of Representatives
National Apprenticeship Week Events – 11/14-11/20
During the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Week, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is celebrating the growth of industry apprenticeship and the potential it offers for the future of the industry workforce. See our calendar of NAW events.