ProStart Program

Our palette. 🎨 🖼️ ☁️

One passion. Endless possibilities. 🧑‍🍳 🍽️

Most people believe that seeking a career in culinary arts means only becoming a chef, but that is far from the truth. A culinary education can take you far beyond the kitchen. Whether you dream of leading as an executive chef, creating unforgettable desserts, or opening your own restaurant, there's a path that's meant just for you.

This , we're celebrating the many careers that begin with a love of food. Which path are you most drawn to? 💚

Investing in yourself (and your kit) always pays off. 🔪

Whether you're gearing up for your first ProStart class, preparing for competition season, or stepping out onto the line, here are 5 things in culinary & hospitality that are actually worth every penny.

What’s one piece of kitchen gear or career investment you swear by?

What does a ProStart education look like beyond graduation? 🎓

Join the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation on July 30th for the webinar, "From Classroom to Career: The Impact of ProStart on Future Industry Leaders," to hear directly from ProStart alumni who have turned their classroom experiences into successful careers across the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Discover how ProStart equips students with the skills, confidence, and connections to thrive in today's workforce, and why it's creating pathways to opportunity for the next generation.

Hear from:
➡️ Erica Garner – Director, Career and Technical Education, National Restaurant Association
➡️ Conrad Chura – Founder, Wakin' Bakin' LLC
➡️ Joshua Walbolt – Private Chef, Lovefoodmore LLC & ProStart Alum
➡️ Matt Delaney – Chief Operations Officer, Chick-fil-A Azusa & ProStart Alum
➡️ Morgan Koehnen – Food Scientist, Cookbook Author & ProStart Alum

Register today and be part of the conversation about shaping tomorrow's hospitality leaders here: https://bit.ly/4b4GbSB

Class might be out, but our educators never stop!

Our Texas ProStart educators have been spending their summer leveling up their skills in the kitchen! Teachers recently gathered for the ProStart Educators Training Conference (PETC)—an intensive two-day culinary arts masterclass led by skilled industry experts.

A massive thank you to all the passionate educators who dedicate their summer breaks to learning so they can continue nurturing the next generation of restaurant and hospitality leaders! 🚀

📸: Texas Restaurant Foundation

From ProStart student to business owner! 👩‍🍳

Meet Orlanda, a inspiring ProStart alum who turned her passion for baking into a thriving career! While still in high school at Westchester High, she took the skills, technique, and business acumen she gained through ProStart and launched her very own business, Landa's Baked Goods. 🧁

In honor of , we are celebrating incredible alumni like Orlanda who prove that when you combine hard work and creativity with the right opportunity, the possibilities in the restaurant and hospitality industry are endless.

📸: California Restaurant Foundation

Behind every successful student is a network of people who believe in them. From educators to parents and friends, every win is made possible by a community of support! This , we're celebrating the people who help inspire the next generation and help turn their dreams into reality. 💚

From the ProStart classroom to the world stage!

When Missouri ProStart educator Chef Jenn Turner was invited to cook for the Colombian National Team during the Global Soccer Event, her students helped prepare meals for elite athletes, gaining real-world industry experience along the way.

And one former ProStart student? They went on to create a custom birthday cake for Lionel Messi.

That's workforce development in action. 👏

What have our ProStart students been up to this summer? ☀️

We miss seeing your classroom creations come to life. Have you been keeping up in the kitchen this summer break?