FEEDING DREAMS.  BUILDING FUTURES.

As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s mission of service to the public is dedicated to enhancing the industry’s training and education, career development and community engagement efforts. The NRAEF and its programs work to ATTRACT, EMPOWER and ADVANCE today’s and tomorrow’s restaurant and foodservice workforce.

 NRAEF programs include:  ProStart® – a high-school career and technical education program; Restaurant Ready – partnering with community based organizations to provide “opportunity youth” with skills training and job opportunities; Military – helping military servicemen and women transition their skills to restaurant and foodservice careers; Scholarships – financial assistance for students pursuing restaurant, foodservice and hospitality degrees; and, the Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship Project – a partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association providing a  hospitality apprenticeship program for the industry.

 For more information on the NRAEF, visit ChooseRestaurants.org.

Restaurants

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)

Michelle Korsmo

Hannah Oliver

Rubaia Khanam

Rodney Duley

Lisa Diaz

Lawrence Weiss Ccc, Cce, Ace, Aac

Chef Donna Lavalais

Nikki Y.

Angelo Campione

Lucy Song

Hasan Priyo

Dontavious Drake

Jason Peller

The Food Safety Education and Compliance team at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation is dedicated to promoting safe food handling practices through comprehensive training and certification programs, including ServSafe. By equipping restaurant and foodservice professionals with essential knowledge and skills, the team ensures compliance with health regulations, enhances operational standards, and ultimately contributes to public health and safety within the industry.

Food Safety Education and Compliance

Food Safety Education and Compliance

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