ProStart
The ProStart Program
Feeding Dreams. Building Futures.
ProStart® is a nationwide, two-year program for high school students that develops the best and brightest talent into tomorrow’s industry leaders. From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart’s industry-driven curriculum provides real-world educational opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime.
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Restaurants are an industry of opportunity
By bringing industry and classroom together, ProStart gives students a platform to discover new interests and talents and opens doors for fulfilling careers. It all happens through a curriculum that teaches all facets of the restaurant and foodservice industry, inspires students to succeed and sets a high standard of excellence for students and the industry.
With national and local support from industry members, educators, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and state restaurant associations, ProStart reaches 90,000 students nationwide.
“ProStart gave me everything I needed to launch my career in the restaurant industry—real-world experience, certifications, and even job offers before I graduated. I went straight from high school into a full-time culinary position, and today I’m a Sous Chef with the Newport Restaurant Group. This program truly opens doors”
- Cameron Vicente, Souse Chef at NRG -
ProStart Credential – National Certificate of Achievement.
The ProStart National Certificate of Achievement is an industry recognized certificate awarded to students who have completed the requirements of the ProStart program.
To earn the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement, students complete the two-year ProStart program, pass two national exams, demonstrate mastery of foundational skills and work 400 mentored hours.
Students who receive the certificate are eligible for National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation scholarship opportunities and course credits at more than 75 of the country’s leading hospitality and culinary arts colleges and universities.
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Beacon Charter School 320 Main St. |
Chariho Area Career & Technical Center https://chs.chariho.k12.ri.us/ 459 Switch Road |
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Charles E. Shea Senior High School 485 East Avenue |
Cranston Area Career & Technical Center 100 Metropolitan Ave. |
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East Providence Career & Technical Center https://eastprovidencectc.com/ 1998 Pawtucket Avenue |
Exeter Job Corps Academy 162 Main Street |
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Exeter–West Greenwich Regional High School 930 Nooseneck Hill Rd |
Lincoln High School 135 Old River Road |
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Newport Area Career & Technical Center 15 Wickham Rd |
North Kingstown High School 150 Fairway Dr |
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Providence Career and Technical Academy https://www.providenceschools.org/PCTA 41 Fricker Street |
The Regional Career and Technical Center at Coventry High School https://www.coventryschools.net/8/home 40 Reservoir Rd. |
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Smithfield High School https://www.smithfield-ps.org/o/smithfield-high-school 90 Pleasant View Ave |
Warwick Area Career & Technical Center https://wactc.warwickschools.org/ 575 Centerville Road |
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Westerly High School www.westerly.k12.ri.us/Page/3226 23 Ward Aven |
William M. Davies Jr. Career & Technical High School 50 Jenckes Hill Road |
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Woonsocket Career and Technical Center https://woonsocketschools.ss16.sharpschool.com/schools/wactc 400 Aylsworth Avenue |
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Training
We provide a wide range of professional training designed to support every level of the hospitality industry. Our programs focus on building skills, improving service standards, and fostering leadership.
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Events
We bring the hospitality community together through dynamic events designed to educate, celebrate, and connect. Throughout the year, we host a variety of programs that support professional growth and showcase the best of our industry
