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Education
SCHOLARSHIPS
Are you a high school senior enrolled in a culinary arts program or a current college student enrolled as a hospitality major? If so, you may be eligible for a scholarship through the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association. For additional details, click here.
About the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation
It is the mission of the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation (TRAEF) to serve as the resource arm of the restaurant industry to benefit local communities, the state and the foodservice industry by providing innovative educational programs and tools, building pathways from schools to careers, upholding and enhancing the image of the restaurant industry.
NRA Education Foundation and TRA Partner to Introduce the ServSafe Manager Certification Training Online Course
Click here to learn about available Academic Programs. ServSafe has developed new materials in two languages. For information, visit www.servsafe.com/FoodSafety/solutions/options/multicultural.
What is Texas ProStart? Texas Prostart is an initiative that provides schools with outstanding curriculum, promotes teacher excellence, student achievement and industry support, and assists school districts with state-of-the-art facilities. Texas ProStart prepares students for careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry. Students gain valuable restaurant and foodservice skills through their academic and workplace experiences.
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Texas ProStart Program
The Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation is proud to bring the Texas ProStart® program to culinary arts educators.
We took the benefits of the national ProStart program and added a Texas twist:
* Outstanding Curriculum
* Teacher Excellence
* Industry Support
* State-of-the-Art Facilities
* Student Achievement
Outstanding Curriculum
The TRA Education Foundation’s FS Prep curriculum has a reputation for excellence and it is a vital part of ProStart – Texas. FS Prep is an industry-based curriculum that is aligned with the Texas Education Agency’s current TEKS. The curriculum can be scaled and cross purposed to meet the needs of introduction to culinary arts and restaurant management as well as advance culinary arts instruction.
Teacher Excellence
Texas ProStart program teachers will have access to a myraid of training, continuing education and certification opportunities. The TRA Education Foundation offers a yearly Culinary Educators Training Conference, ServSafe instructor training and a Teacher’s Externship program. Texas ProStart program teachers have access to online teachers’ only websites offering discussion groups, templates and other resources. The Foundation has established a peer and industry network to provide instructors support and assistance.
Industry Support
Industry plays a vital role in constructing a strong career pathway for schools, teachers and students. The Texas Restaurant Education Foundation works closely with schools to help them get the most from the Texas ProStart program, offering teacher resources, mentoring, a speaker’s bureau, field trip planning assistance and more. By connecting teachers with restaurant industry leaders in their communities, the Foundation is able to strengthen the relationship between educators, their students and the industry.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Texas ProStart program schools offer commercial grade facilities for their students and teachers. The TRA Education Foundation has assisted many schools in making the transition from non-commercial facilities to professional grade kitchens.
Student Achievement
Students enrolled in the Texas ProStart program will learn in the best facilities under the expert guidance of remarkable teachers with the full support of the dynamic Texas restaurant industry. They will have the opportunity to gain certifications, compete in local, state and national competitions, earn thousands in scholarships and meet industry leaders in their communities.
Career Pathways
All students can succeed in school, career and life if they plan their individual pathways to success. The hospitality and tourism career path offers more opportunities – and they are more varied – than almost any other industry in the world. From restaurant managers, owners, chefs, caterers and pastry chefs to sales, event planning, marketing and operations, there are countless rewarding careers in this dynamic industry.
Get Started!
Take your high school’s culinary and restaurant management program to the next level with the Texas ProStart program. You will enjoy the full support of the Texas restaurant industry as your program grows to meet the needs and expectations of the next generation of industry leaders.
Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation 800-395-2872
ProStart® is a registered trademark of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and used under license by National Restaurant Association Solutions, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Restaurant Association.
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Download your Texas ProStart Curriculum Packet NOW!
Welcome Letter Texas ProStart BrochureProgram Summary and Sample LessonsTexas ProStart/FSPrep Order Form
In Texas, schools are required to purchase the Texas FSPrep curriculum to receive the ProStart benefits and be a part of the program. The FSPrep curriculum includes the ProStart materials. Please Please contact the TRAEF if you have any questions. Thank you.
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Exclusive Texas ProStart Educator Opportunities:
Student CompetitionsEducator TrainingsTexas ProStart News
Teacher’s Externship Program
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Click here to view current Texas ProStart Schools
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An Ideal Candidate For Texas ProStart has:
* An existing culinary arts program in place
* A demonstration kitchen containing industrial equipment
* A supportive administration
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What if my school does not have a commerical kitchen?
If working toward acquiring a commercial kitchen, download your copy of the TRAEF’s Making the Transition guide and work with your local TRA chapter to assist you in building an adequate facility and build community support.
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Questions on the Texas ProStart Program? Contact the TRA Education Foundation at (800) 395-2872.