Empowerment Through Opportunity Center Stage During Inaugural Hospitality Pathways Conference
Conference shows industry-wide work to provide job skills and advancement pathways for people from all backgrounds
Hospitality Pathways Conference In Review
NRAEF : Blog ? Hospitality Pathways Conference In Review This past week, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation hosted its inaugural Hospitality Pathways Conference in Washington, DC. The conference attendees participated in workshops and...
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Receives $12.2 Million Contract to Strengthen, Grow, and Diversify Hospitality Industry Apprenticeship
The multi-year contract from the US Department of Labor is the largest in NRAEF history and affirms its commitment to building a diverse hospitality workforce.
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.
PODCAST – CEO Series: How NRAEF Programs Build a Strong Workforce and Industry
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
Restaurant Industry Honors Leaders for Work to Improve Their Communities, Advance Diversity and Opportunity
The Restaurants Advance Leadership Awards celebrate the role restaurants play in the communities where they operate.
Forty High Schools to Expand Their Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management Programs Thanks to Rachael Ray Foundation ProStart Grow Grants
$5,000 grants will improve students’ ProStart experience with updated curriculum, supplies, and educational opportunities.
Military’s Leading Foodservice Operations Recognized for the Crucial Role They Play in Promoting Force Readiness
The 2023 Military Foodservice Awards kick off a weekend of National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation events to celebrate top military and Sealift teams
PODCAST – ProStart: Educating Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders
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.
Perseverance is on the Menu as Connecticut and Michigan Teams Capture National Culinary and Restaurant Management Titles in Washington, D.C.
High school students beat out 90 teams to take home top titles at the 2023 National ProStart Invitational