What is ProStart?
The ProStart® program is a two-year curriculum designed to teach high school students the management/culinary skills needed for a career in the restaurant and foodservice industry.  Students also have the opportunity to participate in paid internships where industry managers mentor them.  When students meet academic standards, complete a checklist of competencies, and participate in at least 400 hours of a mentored work experience, they are awarded the ProStart® National Certificate of Achievement that signifies they are well qualified to enter the industry workforce.

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Michigan currently has 54 schools, over 2,000 students and more than 300 mentor worksites that are involved in the ProStart® School-to-Career program. If you are interested in building the future workforce of our industry, contact Amanda at 800/968-9668 ext. 3927.