National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)

Happy Halloween! 🎃 🎥: ProStart Programt students learning the deliciousness of roasting pumpkin seeds with a friendly pumpkin carving competition.

Opportunity starts with YOUR guidance. 🫵 The restaurant industry offers limitless career pathways, from entry-level to executive chef! Last year, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation awarded over $1 million in scholarships to aspiring industry professionals pursuing restaurant-focused post-secondary education. Your contribution doesn’t just change individual lives; it creates lasting opportunities. Join us in making a difference—donate today and help set scholars up for success: https://bit.ly/3C6Zw6Q

ICYMI: The MFHA - The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance recently hosted a powerful series of webinars focused on supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the workplace. If you couldn't attend, no worries—you can still catch up! All 3 webinars are available to stream on demand for free. ✅ Whether you're a business owner, manager, or team leader, learning about DEI can positively impact your company culture, boost employee morale, and ultimately drive business success. Inclusive workplaces are proven to attract top talent, improve retention, and enhance creativity by bringing diverse perspectives to the table. This is your chance to stay informed and make meaningful changes in your workplace. 🔗 Tap the link to access each webinar and register to view on demand: https://bit.ly/3yPbReP

Congratulations to the 300 NRAEF scholars! Our scholars hail from 130 colleges across 44 states were collectively awarded over $1 million. We are proud to support this next generation of restaurant leaders! Learn more about this year's recipients: https://bit.ly/3YgOq6E #NRAEF #Scholarships #RecipeForSuccess #ChooseRestaurants #GivingBack

At the NRAEF, we're transforming lives and empowering communities by creating opportunities in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industries. 🌟 From high school students to justice-involved individuals, from our military community to educators, we believe in providing the education and support that paves the way to a brighter future for all. Whether it’s launching a new career, building leadership skills, or giving back, we're here to make a lasting impact. Join our recipe for success and be the star ingredient in our mission: https://bit.ly/3C6Zw6Q

The NRAEF was proud to attend The White House Recognition Ceremony yesterday alongside fellow ambassadors for a special event that is committed to expanding, diversifying, and modernizing Registered Apprenticeship to support the success of workers, employers, and communities across the country. This event honored the Apprenticeship Ambassadors from the first cohort that have met or exceeded their Registered Apprenticeship commitments. Learn more about the career advancement opportunities available to young people entering the industry, current restaurant professionals, and transitioning military members at chooserestaurants.org.

We're proud to recognize Gary LeBlanc, founder of Mercy Chefs, as the recipient of the Community Champion Award presented by American Express. 👏 A New Orleans-trained chef, LeBlanc started Mercy Chefs in 2006 to provide handcrafted, chef-prepared meals to those affected by disasters. Since then, Mercy Chefs has served over 27 million meals across 33 U.S. states and 31 countries, with the support of 15,000 volunteers. LeBlanc's dedication to nourishing and comforting people during their most challenging times continues to make a profound impact. #restaurantleadershipawards hashtag#nraef hashtag#chooserestaurants

With roughly 15.5 million workers, the restaurant industry is America’s second-largest private sector employer with unlimited pathways of success. To continue building this industry of opportunity, we need your support—your contribution is the star ingredient that can transform lives and build futures. Donate today and feed dreams of success: https://bit.ly/3C0P6ph #RecipeForSuccess #ChooseRestaurants #GivingBack

"The United States has a vast, diverse spread of great restaurants these days." The New York Times completed their annual search for America’s best restaurants and the results are available here: https://nyti.ms/3BiumZU 🍽️ #ChooseRestaurants #Restaurants #dining #food

Fall means comfort food season is here! Restaurant Association of Maryland Education Foundation Level 1 ProStart Program students cooked up some French onion soup, Mac & cheese, and fresh dinner rolls in the classroom. Learn more about ProStart here: https://bit.ly/3XP5tNa