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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 [email protected]
VISIT www.oraef.org
CALL 877.442.9374