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ProStart Program Overview

ProStart Program Overview. National Restaurant Association Solutions. National Restaurant Association Solutions. Purpose, Vision, & Mission. Support the National Restaurant Association Be the leading educational solution provider

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ProStart Program Overview

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  1. ProStart Program Overview National Restaurant Association Solutions

  2. National Restaurant Association Solutions Purpose, Vision, & Mission • Support the National Restaurant Association • Be the leading educational solution provider • Create and transform industry education to foster skilled professionals at ALL levels • Risk, Recruitment and Retention

  3. Why ProStart?

  4. Why ProStart? This is a big business…. ….And we are looking for talent Over the next decade, the industry is expected to create an additional 2 million jobs, 47,000 of which will be management positions.

  5. Why ProStart? Restaurant & Foodservice Industry 2008 Facts Sales…..$558 Billion Locations…..945,000 Employees….13.1 Million

  6. Why ProStart? Why start industry training in high school? • Help students explore career options and develop academic and workplace skills • Prepare students for post-secondary education and employment • Classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory work and on-the-job training address different learning styles • Prepare a well-trained workforce

  7. Why ProStart? What sets ProStart apart from other programs/curriculums? • Industry-based training materials backed by your time and talent • Industry recognition for ProStart students and educators continues to build • Link to post-secondary education • Articulation agreements with more than 60 colleges and universities • Summer Institutes • Academic Think Tank • November Roundtables

  8. Why ProStart? What sets ProStart apart from other programs/curriculums? • Scholarships for eligible ProStart National Certificate of Achievement recipients • Professional development opportunities for educators • NRAEF Professional Development Scholarship for Educators • Student activities • Including the National ProStart Invitational

  9. Why ProStart? What is the scope of ProStart nationwide? States, territories & districts: 47 Students enrolled: 60,000 High schools: 1,600

  10. National ProStart Partners Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Supporting Founding Sponsors: AFC Enterprises, Inc., American Express Corporation, Anton Airfood Inc., Coca Cola North America, Ecolab, Inc., Golden Corral Corporation, The H.J. Heinz Company Foundation, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, Sodexho Inc., TGI Friday’s

  11. ProStart Roles – How NRA Solutions works with states, schools and industry

  12. ProStart Roles How ProStart is administered • NRA Solutions is the national body overseeing the program • Partnerships are created with education and industry to implement all elements of the ProStart program • NRA Solutions works with state restaurant association staff to implement the program at the state level • State partnerships promote ProStart and assist in providing the connecting activities related to the program for each individual state

  13. ProStart Roles ProStart Coordinator • Respond to schools and operators • Sell/distribute/market ProStart materials • Assist in recruiting mentors and worksites • Train mentors/educators/school-site coordinators • Execute public relations campaign • Pursue funding opportunities (e.g. state grants, private grants, corporate sponsors) • Survey and report program outcomes

  14. ProStart Roles State Department of Education • Create opportunities for educator training and professional development • Identify appropriate schools • Explore possible funding to seed statewide initiative and support school programs

  15. ProStart Roles ProStart Educator • Teach the complete course of study • Connect students’ work experiences to lesson plans and activities • Gain first-hand experience of foodservice industry (e.g. job shadow an industry professional, visit trade shows) • Get to know your students’ mentors • Proctor ProStart final exams • Provide reports in Fall

  16. ProStart Roles Guidance Counselor • Recruit students into ProStart program • Explain program goals, career pathways and requirements for program participation to students and parents • Visit worksites and classrooms • Provide scholarship information • Advise students on post-secondary options

  17. ProStart Roles Student • Pass Year 1 & 2 exams with 70% or better • Work minimum of 400 hours in industry • Sign employment agreement with school and employer • Complete Student Work Experience Checklist • Follow agreed-upon guidelines for conduct and attendance at school and work

  18. ProStart Roles Parent • Help students explore career options according to his/her strengths and interests • Work with program staff to ensure student’s success • Emphasize workplace values • Encourage students to apply for scholarships

  19. ProStart Roles Employer • Provide paid positions for one or more students • Give students well-rounded, productive work experiences • Provide a mentor for students • Evaluate student progress using Student Work Experience Checklist and performance reviews • Join local advisory board(s) • Provide field trips and job shadowing • Provide letters of recommendation to deserving students

  20. ProStart Roles Mentor • Inform students of expectations at work • Use the Student Work Experience Checklist to structure students’ work activities • Provide a wide range of work experiences • Get to know the students’ educators • Provide regular feedback to student, school/site coordinator and educator

  21. ProStart Roles Post-Secondary Partner • Offer courses or professional development activities for high school educators • Develop articulation agreements with high schools • Join local advisory board(s)

  22. Implementation of the ProStart Program

  23. Implementation Timeline • Summer • Conduct Educator Training • Meet with/form Advisory Boards • Fall • Begin teaching ProStart • Schedule field trips and guest speakers • Start to identify students who might be ready for internships • Submit reports (# of students/classes, educator contact information) • Start preparing for state/national competitions

  24. Implementation Timeline • Winter • Students begin internships • Plan for testing and scholarships • Begin recruiting students for the following school year • Participate in state competitions • Spring • Participate in National ProStart Invitational • Order ProStart materials for next year • Download exams early • Administer exams • Remind students to turn in Scholarship Applications • Prepare and submit forms for students pursuing the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement

  25. Implementation Sample ProStart Syllabus • Sample syllabus in educator Toolkit • Recommended contact hours for classroom and lab: 180 (136/44) • Adjust syllabus to your school’s scheduling system and class structure

  26. Implementation Suggested Kitchen Equipment • Sample checklist • Appliances • Pots & pans • Smallwares • Basic requirements • Recommendations outlined in ProStart Toolkit

  27. ProStart Curriculum and Materials

  28. Successful Customer Relations Preparing & Serving Safe Food Preventing Accidents & Injuries Kitchen Basics Foodservice Equipment Nutrition Breakfast Foods and Sandwiches Working with People Salads and Garnishes Business Math Fruits & Vegetables Controlling Foodservice Costs Curriculum & Materials ProStart Year 1 Topics

  29. History of Foodservice Potatoes & Grains Lodging Industry Art of Service Desserts & Baked Goods Marketing and the Menu Purchasing and Inventory Control Meat, Poultry and Seafood Standard Accounting Practices Stocks, Soups and Sauces Tourism and the Retail Industry Communicating with Customers Curriculum & Materials ProStart Year 2 Topics

  30. Curriculum & Materials Educator Resource Materials • ProStart Toolkit • Lesson Plans • Assessments • Activity Book: Teacher’s Edition • Videos • Transparency Masters

  31. Curriculum & Materials ProStart Toolkit • Program information and learning objectives • Classroom management tools • Roles and responsibilities • Coordination and implementation guidelines • Articulation information • Portfolio development worksheets • Template documents • Resource directory • Examination Administration Handbook (available at www.prostart.restaurant.org)

  32. Curriculum & Materials Lesson Plans • Discussion outline • Highlights key points and learning activities • Supporting materials listed alongside appropriate learning activity • Learning objectives and key terms

  33. Curriculum & Materials Assessments • Section Quizzes: 10-15 short-answer and multiple choice questions • Chapter Tests: longer, multiple choice questions • Answer keys for all quizzes and tests are provided

  34. Curriculum & Materials Activity Book: Teacher’s Edition • Activities/ideas that can be used in classroom • Presentations • Suggestions for field trips • Research assignments • Group projects • Guest speakers • Experiments • Role-playing • Answer keys for all activities • Copies of recipes found in Student Activity Book

  35. Curriculum & Materials Supplemental Videos • Videos available for purchase • Professional, industry-related • Videos that are used in industry to train employees

  36. Curriculum & Materials Transparency Masters • Display as transparencies, posters, handouts • Recap textbook information and serve as guide to discussion • PowerPoint conversions are available at www.prostart.restaurant.org

  37. Curriculum & Materials Student Resource Materials • Student Textbook (for each year) • Student Activity Book (for each year) • Student Work Experience Checklist

  38. Curriculum & Materials Student Textbook • Short, manageable sections include: • Learning Objectives • Key Terms • Photographs and Exhibits • Icons • Review Your Learning • Chapter Flashbacks • Glossary and Index

  39. Curriculum & Materials Student Activity Book • One for each year • Activities and homework assignments for use in class and labs • Recipes for use in cooking labs

  40. ProStart National Certificate of Achievement

  41. National Certificate of Achievement Requirements • Complete course of study • Successfully pass Year 1 and Year 2 exams • 400 hours of industry work experience (over two years of enrollment in program)

  42. National Certificate of Achievement Testing Instructions • Must submit Year 1 and Year 2 tests for scoring • Exam Administration Handbook outlines procedures for administering the exam, including: • When • Where • How • Who • Available at www.prostart.restaurant.org

  43. National Certificate of Achievement Work Component • Student Work Experience Checklist • Represents portable, transferable skills • Initialed by mentors • Workplace Validation Form – documentation of hours worked • 150 allowable hours unpaid alternative experience • Working in foodservice industry-related manufacturers’, suppliers’ or vendors’ offices • School restaurant or catering business • Foodservice/culinary volunteer community service • Working in association offices, national chain corporate offices, state trade show events, festival food tents, etc. • 250 of the 400 hours must be paid internship experience

  44. National Certificate of Achievement Work Component • Mentor’s Guide – details steps to establishing a successful mentor/mentee relationship • Process for Placement • Identify willing worksites/mentors • Match with appropriate student based on student’s qualifications and interests • Review and sign Student Work Experience Checklist • Monitor student’s progress

  45. National Certificate of Achievement Articulation Agreements • NRA Solutions has established national articulation agreements with more than 60 leading post-secondary institutions across the country • Class credits • Work experience credits • Scholarships • Articulation agreement process encourages post-secondary education • ProStart objectives match introductory culinary and hospitality management courses

  46. National Certificate of Achievement Articulation Agreements • Makes a college education more affordable and faster to earn • Articulation agreements are defined in the ProStart Collegiate Passport (available at www.prostart.restaurant.org)

  47. National Certificate of Achievement NRAEF Scholarships • ProStart National Certificate of Achievement Scholarship • Academic Scholarships for High School Seniors and GED Graduates • Scholarship for ManageFirst Program™ Students (undergraduate) • Academic Scholarship for Undergraduate Students • For more information on NRAEF scholarships, please visit www.nraef.org/scholarships/

  48. Professional Development

  49. Professional Development Educator Training • Summer Institutes • 4 levels of week-long training held at post-secondary institutions • Certified Secondary Foodservice Educator credential • ProStart Program Means Business • NRA Solutions staff presents training on Best Practices, Kitchen Economics, Preparing for Competition, and Business Etiquette

  50. Professional Development Scholarships & Awards • NRAEF Professional Development Scholarship for Educators • Can be applied to Summer Institutes or hands-on industry experience • Educator Training & Development Awards • National Educator Excellence Awards

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