Bringing programs to your school

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) have developed 2-year programs for high school students.

ProStart Requirements

​The ProStart program curriculum can be scaled and cross-purposed to meet the needs of introduction to culinary arts and restaurant management courses, as well as advanced culinary arts instruction.
 
To become a ProStart school, educators must:

• Can apply for HMEF curriculum and supplies grants, available through a program underwritten by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
• Use the Foundations of Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts textbooks as part of curriculum.   
• Complete ServSafe certification by ProStart instructor after the first year of teaching.
• Complete a NRAEF survey each fall.
• Register as a ProStart or Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts educator. Complete your school profile. 
• Secure the support of your school's administration.
• HMEF and Community Involvement.

Visit the ProStart national web site for additional information.

Benefits of offering ProStart in your school

• Access to instructor curriculum training, educator training and development, and instructor scholarships
• National program recognition and support from the National Restaurant Association
• Access to teacher certification (Certified Secondary Foodservice Educator Certification or CSFE) through NRAEF
• Access to student’s certification(s) – Student Certificate of Achievement (COA), ServSafe, access to state and national student scholarships
• Available teacher resources, templates
• Student culinary and restaurant management student competitions. Qualifying students will move on to national competitions for the chance to win scholarships.
• HMEF support through our Hospitality Minnesota Industry
• Access to mentors and speakers

Hospitality and Tourism Management Program Requirements

Schools must agree to follow the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program curriculum provided by the AHLAEI. To receive a PDF copy of the HTMP Textbook and Workbook chapter pages to use for online instruction, please contact:
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Maggie Braunscheidel | Academic Sales Representative
National Restaurant Association
233 S Wacker Drive, Suite 3600 | Chicago IL  60606-6383
P: 312-627-2433 | ​Email Maggie
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To access Resources for HTMP Educators, click here.