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The Ohio ProStart® Program

Sharon K. M. Fish

10.7.11

Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation

Executive Director

The Ohio ProStart ® Program

The foodservice industry in Ohio is a big business…

…and we are looking for educated professionals.

Over the next decade, the industry is expected to create an additional 2 million jobs and 47,000 will be management positions.

Industry training begins in high school:– Helps students explore career options and

develop academic and workplace skills

– Prepares students for post-secondary education and employment

– Provides a comprehensive curriculum including classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory work and on-the-job training

– Results in a professional, prepared and well-trained workforce

National ProStart Student Invitational®

The Competition: – Ohio ProStart® students participate in state

competition in culinary arts and management – Winners of the state competition travel to compete

nationally against other state ProStart students– Funded by scholarships and donations – Teaches skills and competencies that serve

students into college and the adult workforce, including:

• Team work, planning, presentation, technical capabilities in culinary arts and management

National ProStart Student Invitational®

The Ohio ProStart® Pros

Ohio ProStart® Teachers:– Teach the complete course of study– Test Level 1 and Level 2– Help students discover community work

experiences– Complete Ohio ProStart program surveys

twice a year– Become an ORA Associate Member– Participate in teacher training courses

• Attend Level 1 and Level 2 seminars• Attend annual Ohio ProStart Workshop

Meet the team of Pros: ORAEF & NRAEF Staff, Field Coordinators, Workforce Development Committee, ORA Staff–Recruit students into Ohio ProStart program–Explain program goals, career paths and requirements for program to students and parents–Visit worksites and classrooms–Provide scholarship information –Advise students on post-secondary options–Competition and curriculum at the national level

The Ohio ProStart® Support Network

The Ohio ProStart® Support NetworkOhio ProStart® Parents:

– 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– Attend program and school events – Volunteer in the program

The Ohio ProStart® Support Network

Employers- Ohio ProStart® Preferred Partner Program:– Offer paid positions for students– Give well-rounded, positive work experiences– Serve as a mentor for students– Evaluate using Ohio ProStart tools and

performance reviews– Join local advisory board(s)– Host field trips and job shadowing – Provide letters of recommendation to deserving

students

National Certificate of Achievement

Complete 400 hours of industry experience in two years– 200 hours paid work experience – 200 hours classroom experience

Pass Level 1 and Level 2 exams Achieve program competencies

Ohio ProStart® Program requirements:

National Certificate of Achievement

Defined in the ProStart Collegiate Passport, agreements with colleges recognize Ohio ProStart® with credits

Makes a college education more affordable and faster to achieve

For more information, visit www.nraef.org/prostart/students/college/passport.asp

Articulation Agreements:

Get Involved!

twitter.com/ProStart

facebook.com/ProStartProgram

E-MAIL sfish@ohiorestaurant.org

VISIT www.oraef.org

CALL 877.442.9374