The ProStart® program, administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and state restaurant associations, is a two-year curriculum designed to teach high school students the management skills needed for a career in the restaurant and foodservice industry.  Students also have the opportunity to participate in paid internships where industry managers mentor them.  When students meet academic standards, complete a checklist of competencies, and participate in at least 400 hours of a mentored work experience, they are awarded the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement that signifies they are well qualified to enter the industry workforce. 

A ProStart® college prep program accomplishes the following:

• Increases industry involvement through mentors and sponsors
• Strengthens educator-industry partnerships
• Attracts quality students to hospitality industry careers
• Allows students to participate in relevant work experiences while meeting the needs of the industry

Participate in the ProStart® Invitational at the 2009 Wisconsin Restaurant Expo!

ProStart® Newsletters

• November/December 2008

Important Links:

• Watch a video about helping create tomorrow’s foodservice leaders
• Download the PowerPoint presentation
• WRA Education Foundation Newsletter: Special Edition
• May/June 2008 Wisconsin Restaurateur article.
  
  
• 2008 Sales Order Form (PDF)
• 2008 Student Peronal Checklist (PDF)
• 2008 ProStart® Order 2e (PDF)
• 2008 Student Work Experience Checklist (PDF)

ProStart® is a registered trademark of the National Restaurant Assocation Educational Foundation and is used under license by National Restaurant Association Solutions, LLC, a wholly owned subsidary of the National Restaurant Association. Visit the national ProStart® site at www.prostart.restaurant.org.