National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)

ICYMI: Last month, after #RestaurantReady participants spoke on a panel about their experience in the program, they had the chance to tour the #2025RestaurantShow with PepsiCo and National Restaurant Association President & CEO and CEO of the NRAEF Michelle Korsmo. Restaurant Ready equips young adults with first job skills needed to enter our industry and build our industry. Learn more about the program through our recent webinar: https://bit.ly/4kqLAWj

Do you know someone in your community who makes an impact in the restaurant industry? You have the chance to nominate them for the Restaurants Advance Leadership (RALA) Awards. 🎖 RALA spotlights industry leaders who are making an impact and leading the way in improving the culture of the restaurant industry. Nominations are open in the following categories: ➡️ Inclusion Innovator Award ➡️ Community Champion Leadership Award, Presented by American Express ➡️ Thad and Alice Eure Ambassador of Hospitality Award, Presented by Ecolab ➡️ My Journey Leadership Award, Presented by PepsiCo Submit your nomination by June 30: chooserestaurants.org/RALA #2025RALA

Curious about which skills are the most in-demand in the restaurant industry? Join us on June 26th at 2 PM ET for the next webinar in our webinar series and get the inside scoop how ProStart is capturing the passion of more than 214,000 high schoolers nationwide to foster learning and engagement with foodservice careers. You’ll leave excited about the future of our industry and equipped to support this vital high school career program. You’ll leave excited about the future of our industry and equipped to support this vital high school career program. Register today: https://bit.ly/3FyTBJX

77 employers involved in apprenticeship programs—that's dozens of restaurant employers taking the steps to better the restaurant industry in 2024. 👏 Read the full 2024 impact report: https://bit.ly/4c5alDK

The kinds of hands-on experiences we're proud to support. 🙌 Recently, students from St. Charles Parish Public Schools Satellite Center took a hospitality showcase trip to Calgary, exploring French cuisine and its deep connections to the food culture of Southern Louisiana. Louisiana Restaurant Association

Happy summer! 😎 In the June edition of the RHLC Newsletter we shine a spotlight on the Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company Jobs Opportunities page, celebrate Jobs for the Future (JFF)'s announcement of the National Apprentice Fund, and highlight apprenticeship employer Southside Steaks & Cake, a Kitchen Manager apprentice with TeaLee’s Tea House & Bookstore, as well as our May partners and more. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) U.S. Department of Labor #ApprenticeshipUSA  #culinary #hospitality

The SHFM Virginia State University Student Chapter recently traveled to Philadelphia for a Society For Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) local event, giving students exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours of Aramark Headquarters and the Philadelphia Phillies' Citizens Bank Park, where they saw firsthand: ➡️ How hospitality powers corporate giants like Aramark ➡️ How concessions, merchandising, and guest experience drive sports and entertainment ➡️ How powerful our network becomes when we show up ready to learn, connect, and lead Hospitality isn't just about hotels and restaurants, it's woven into every part of life. These students are ready to take on a challenge and learn 💪 📸 Radelle Reese AAS, BS, MS

WEBINAR happening THIS WEEK. 🖥⬇️ Military foodservice professionals know how to lead teams, manage operations, and adapt under pressure—skills that seamlessly translate to civilian hospitality careers. Join our upcoming webinar to learn how the NRAEF is helping them build their next chapter—and how you can tap into this incredible talent. 🗓️ Thursday, May 29 | 2:00 PM EDT Unlock new potential for your team. Register now: https://bit.ly/4hySXsM

We just wrapped up our annual Sunday Night Spotlight event – Bites & Beats – during the National Restaurant Association Show (NRA) in Chicago earlier this month. This annual gathering is more than a celebration — it’s a showcase of how Ecolab, our customers, and the ProStart Program come together to invest in the future of the restaurant and hospitality industry. From food truck concepts brought to life by ProStart students, to a live performance by Grammy-nominated artist Shaboozey, the night was a vibrant reminder that we’re all working to win together, the right way. This event reflects our customer-first mindset, our commitment to best-in-class partnerships and performance, and our belief in nurturing the next generation of talent. A big congratulations to the student teams from Wekiva High School and Bonita High School who earned a trip to NRA. We’re proud to stand alongside ProStart, our customers and our communities in shaping what’s next — and we’re just getting started. See you at the next spotlight!

Highlighting the New Move Cohort Success! Dedicated people doing the ultimately "human work" of lifting people up! This was "New Move's" first cohort in Washington state and was part of a super successful LeveledUp Reentry initiative. As a part of the process participants achieved the Guest Service Gold Certified Guest Professional (CGSP) certification. This industry-recognized credential proved foundational for the cohort members, providing them with critical customer service skills and as a result opening doors to numerous job opportunities. It’s been a truly rewarding experience for both instructors and participants. One particularly touching takeaway was hearing how many participants felt that learning customer service skills was the first time they’d been shown how to communicate effectively in a professional setting. A participant said to me, "This was the first time I was taught how to speak to people." The transformation was remarkable. A huge shoutout to Tay Booker and the entire Leveled Up Reentry team for their dedication and hard work. If you’re interested in learning more or implementing a similar model in your area, please reach out to me or Tay . Check out the media coverage and see how this team is making a difference! #WorkforceDevelopment #HospitalityTraining #ReentrySuccess #GuestServiceGold Tay Booker Andy Cook Kyle Radanovic Farrelli's Pizza Harbor Wholesale AHLEI - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)