ProStart Program
A national high school program teaching culinary arts and restaurant management, preparing students for careers in hospitality.
What is ProStart?
ProStart is a national two-year high school program developed by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. The program teaches culinary arts and restaurant management through a combination of classroom instruction and real-world experience.
Students who complete the program earn a nationally recognized ProStart Certificate of Achievement, industry certifications including ServSafe, and are eligible for scholarships to culinary schools and hospitality programs nationwide.
In Nevada, the NvRA Foundation administers the ProStart program, working with high schools across the state to bring culinary education to students who may be the future of our industry.
ProStart in Nevada
ProStart is offered at high schools across Nevada. Each school has a certified instructor and access to NvRA Foundation support.
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Student Outcomes
ProStart graduates enter the workforce with industry certifications, hands-on kitchen experience, and restaurant management fundamentals. They are the workforce pipeline our industry needs.
- ServSafe Food Manager and Food Handler certifications
- Hands-on culinary skills from classroom kitchens
- Restaurant management and business fundamentals
- Eligibility for scholarships to 60+ culinary schools
- Nationally recognized ProStart Certificate of Achievement
- Mentorship connections with working professionals
Competitions
ProStart students compete in state and national culinary competitions, showcasing their skills and competing for scholarships.
- Nevada ProStart Invitational (annual state competition)
- National ProStart Invitational (top teams from each state)
- Culinary and management team categories
- Scholarship prizes for winners
How to Get Involved
Mentor
Volunteer to mentor ProStart students, judge competitions, or host students at your restaurant.
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