Foundation Programs The Future of the Industry Starts Here.
Impact in Numbers
$850,000+ in scholarships awarded since 1983
$35,000+ in scholarships awarded annually
90+ Wisconsin high schools offer ProStart curriculum
4,500 students are touched by the ProStart curriculum
2 Wisconsin ProStart educators have received national awards for excellence in education
3 Wisconsin teams are ProStart Invitational National Champions
WRA Education Foundation programs and events make a have an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of young people in Wisconsin. Get involved!
Wisconsin ProStart®
ProStart® is a college prep program to introduce hospitality curriculum and skills to high school students.
Student Competitions
College and high school students compete in culinary and management competitions at the Midwest Foodservice Expo each March.
Scholarships
Scholarships for foodservice and hospitality students help ensure we recruit promising new talent to our industry.
ServSafe® Training
Certification programs for food safety, alcohol service, allergies and more.
Seminars
Continuing education for foodservice professionals is available through seminars held at the Midwest Foodservice Expo.
Giving Back
Volunteer to be a student mentor to high school and college students pursuing careers in foodservice.
The WRA Education Foundation vision is to advance professionalism through education, scholarships and community involvement to ensure the future success of the foodservice industry.
To support the non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a tax-deductible charitable contribution, contact Connie Fedor at 800.589.3211 or pledge your support online.