NRAEF : Blog

Sep 2022 9

NRAEF Participates in Apprenticeship Ambassador event

By admin | Apprenticeship, Blog Post, RHLC | 2 min read

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.

Susan Crystal-Mansour and other participants at the Hospitality Ambassador summit

Feb 2022 14

Black-Owned Culinary Businesses

By admin | Blog Post | 4 min read

As we continue to honor Black History Month, we are taking the time to highlight a few Black-owned culinary businesses you can support!

Honoring Black-Owned Culinary Businesses

Feb 2022 3

2022 State Competitions are Beginning!

By admin | Apprenticeship, Blog Post, ProStart, Scholarships | 4 min read

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.

Jan 2022 25

Apply for NRAEF Scholarships

By admin | Blog Post, Scholarships | 4 min read

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.

Dec 2021 2

Hanukkah Begins

By admin | Blog Post, Recipes | 3 min read

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.”

Nov 2021 24

Thanksgiving Recipes in ProStart

By admin | Blog Post | 6 min read

NRAEF : Blog Happy Thanksgiving ProStart! We know you’ve been hard at work in your classrooms...

Nov 2021 9

National Apprenticeship Week 2021

By admin | Apprenticeship, Blog Post | 3 min read

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!

Nov 2021 2

National Native American Heritage Month- Some Chefs You Should Know About

By admin | Blog Post | 4 min read

NRAEF : Blog During November, we celebrate #NationalNativeAmericanHeritageMonth. Over the...

Oct 2021 28

Spooky Dishes in ProStart

By admin | Blog Post, ProStart, Recipes | 2 min read

NRAEF : Blog Halloween is almost here and we know all of you have been hard at work in your...

Oct 2021 22

Fall Dishes in ProStart

By admin | Blog Post, ProStart, Recipes | 2 min read

NRAEF : Blog As the weather gets colder and the leaves get brighter, our ProStart students have...

Latest Blog Posts

National Apprenticeship Week – November 13-19, 2023

Nov 13, 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

Aug 16, 2023

NRAEF : BlogThis past week, the...

Mini Docs | Teen Chefs, Big Dreams (ProStart on Public TV)

Jul 28, 2023

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

Jul 27, 2023

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

May 12, 2023

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.