
Pennsylvania ProStart
About the ProStart Program
What is ProStart?
ProStart Curriculum
ProStart utilizes the Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts curriculum, developed by the National Restaurant Association in partnership with academic and industry experts. A blended coverage of culinary arts and management topics are designed to develop well-rounded skills that translate to today’s workplace.
ProStart Invitational
Each winter, the Pennsylvania ProStart Invitational is held in State College. The competition gives students real-world experience and tests their skills and knowledge in both culinary arts and restaurant management. The first-place teams in each division move on to represent Pennsylvania at the National ProStart Invitational. They will compete for scholarships to the country’s top post-secondary culinary arts and hospitality programs and more importantly, bragging rights!
ProStart Certificate of Achievement
Students
Feeding Dreams. Building Futures. Developing today’s high school students into tomorrow’s restaurant and and hospitality leaders. Learn MoreEducators
ProStart educators help build the future leaders of the restaurant and foodservice industry. Learn MoreIndustry
Choose to be a key player in the future of this industry, where you can inspire young people, offer avenues for advancement and tell the world about the endless opportunities available in the restaurant industry. Learn More2023 Prostart State Invitational
The 2023 Pennsylvania ProStart Invitational will take place in State College on March 1, 2023 Learn MoreMembership Has Benefits
Resources for Hospitality Businesses, Vendors, Sponsors, Students. Membership is for Everyone!