## PROSTART®ProStart® is a nationwide career technical education (CTE) program supported by the Oregon Hospitality Foundation that involves over 7,700 Oregon high school students from 48 schools around the state who learn from an industry-derived, competency-based curriculum that teaches culinary techniques and restaurant management skills, coupled with real-life restaurant sector experiences. Save the date for the Oregon ProStart Championships on March 17, 2025!
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TRAINING THE FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRYWith local and national support from industry members, educators, state associations, and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), ProStart reaches more than 165,000 students in 1,830 high schools across 50 states - fostering prosperity in the restaurant industry by developing the next generation of industry leaders. Learn how this two-year high school culinary arts and management program provides students a platform to discover new interests, talents and open doors for fulfilling careers. |
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**GET INVOLVED**

While contributions help fund and sustain our programs, we also need volunteers to engage in the program. You can support us by donating to the Foundation (cash or in-kind), or volunteering your time and expertise. Questions? Contact Courtney Smith, ProStart Manager at 503.682.4422.


Become a ProStart Mentor and embrace many roles, from teacher to role model. Mentors provide overall support for ProStart® students and help students make a real-world connection to their goals and the future. Support from local hospitality leaders results in educated, motivated and professional hospitality industry employees. By mentoring you will:
Read how four Oregon ProStart mentors got involved as mentors: The Essential Role of Industry Mentors in High School Classrooms. |
Donate to ProStart® and support opportunities that connect future employees with leaders of our industry. Currently, there are more than 48 participating high schools across Oregon, with over 7,700 students participating in the program. Your support of the ProStart® program benefits a regional network of students and instructors, chef mentors and volunteers.Your donation to ProStart may benefit you through:
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Volunteer as a Judge and join industry peers, chefs, and partners judge the competitions at the annual Oregon ProStart Championships. High school ProStart teams from across Oregon gather to compete in two distinct events: the Culinary Competition and the Management Competition. Contact the Courtney Smith, ProStart Manager for the Oregon Hospitality Foundation at 503.682.4422 to learn more about this exciting opportunity. |
Become a Partner and find great employees with local ProStart® students! ProStart is an excellent career starter for high school students, an exciting teaching opportunity for educators, a chance to share practical knowledge for mentors, and a smart investment in the future of Oregon's hospitality industry. ProStart students have both FOH and BOH skills:
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