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By the year 2014 the restaurant and foodservice industry is expected to employ 13.5 million people. This industry is the fastest growing industry in our country and is starving for enthusiastic young people like you. There are no limits to what you can achieve as a restaurant industry professional. The Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation (ORAEF), along with the National Restaurant Association, will help you on your journey from the classroom to the career path of your choice!
The ORAEF is committed to focusing on education, workforce development and retention. The ProStart program enables Ohio Restaurant Members to attract, develop and retain their workforce while providing a bright future for students. To learn more about the Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation, the ProStart program, and its value to the restaurant industry please continue to explore and enjoy our web site.

2010 ProStart Top Culinary Award sponsored by ACF Akron-Canton
Alyssa Scarpelli, Centerville High School, with Chef Fiala and former recipient, Kyle Helderman.

Geoff Hetrick, ORA/ORAEF President and CEO

2010 ProStart Invitational - 3rd Place Culinary Winners
Tolles Career & Technical Center, Plain City, Ohio

Brad Haber, Workforce Development Chairman

Chef Michael Symon
ORA member and advocate of the ProStart program

2010 ProStart Top Management Award sponsored by ANCOR
Joshua Baskey, Polaris Career Center with Brenda Baker and Jacklyn Hittesdorf.

2010 ProStart Invitational Leadership Award sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings
Amanda Smith, Lorain County JVS with Dale Gallion, Buffalo Wild Wings.

Ed Elliott, ORA/ORAEF Chairman of the Board

2010 ProStart Invitational Premier Sponsor
Gordon Food Service

2010 ProStart Invitational - 4th Place Culinary Winners
Beachwood High School

2010 ProStart Invitational Poultry Fabrication Award sponsored by Dexter, Inc.
Brad Thomas, Lorain County JVS with Chef Taylor, ACF Columbus Chapter.

2010 ProStart Invitational - 5th Place Management Winners
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Brecksville, Ohio

2010 ProStart Invitational - 5th Place Culinary Winners
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

2010 ProStart Invitational- 2nd Place Culinary Winners
Lorain County JVS, Oberlin, Ohio

2010 ProStart Invitational Knife Skills Award sponsored by Dexter, Inc.
Brittany Jonas, Polaris Career Center with Chef Jonsson, GFS.

2010 ProStart Invitational - 2nd Place Management Winners
Polaris Career Center, Middleburg, Ohio

2010 ProStart Invitational - 1st Place Winners
Polaris Career Center, Middleburg Heights, Ohio

2010 ProStart Invitational - 3rd Place Management Winners
Tolles Career & Technical Center, Plain City, Ohio

2010 ProStart Invitational - 4th Place Management Winners
Vanguard Career Center, Fremont, Ohio

2010 ProStart Invitational - 1st Place Management Winners
Lorain County JVS, Oberlin, Ohio