It's no secret that the restaurant
and foodservice industry is growing.

In fact, it is estimated that from 2006 to 2016 the number of jobs in the restaurant and foodservice industry is projected to increase by 1.9 million — of which approximately 47,000 will be management positions! The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation is working hard — and getting results — in helping to meet this need through initiatives such as its ProStart program which encourages high school students to consider careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry.

 

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ProStart 

The Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association is proud to sponsor the ProStart program. ProStart is a two-year high school program that teaches students the fundamentals of foodservice safety, production and management. More...

Students 

Look here for the tools and tips you need to build a successful career. You will need the right skills and attitude to get ahead in the $440 billion restaurant and foodservice industry.          

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Teachers

Find out how you and your students can get the most out of the ProStart program with examples of our curricula, information that you can bring to the classroom, and more.

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Partners 

Become part of the ProStart program and maximize your participation as a partner. Get involved and help build a better workforce for tomorrow.


The ProStart program has partnerships in 45 states and territories.

 

ProStart Partner Schools

These schools are official Partners with the MRAEF. For Contact information on these schools please call the MHRA office at 601.420.4210.

  • A.P. Fatheree Vocational Center - Laurel, MS
  • Biloxi High School Vocational - Biloxi, MS
  • Career Development Center - Jackson, MS
  • Carl Keen Vociational Center - Clarksdale, MS
  • Clinton Career Complex - Clinton, MS
  • Greenville Technical Center - Greenville, MS
  • Hancock County Vo-Tech - Kiln, MS
  • McKellar Technology Center - Columbus, MS
  • Moss Point High School - Moss Point, MS
  • Poplarville High School - Poplarville, MS
  • Ross Collins Vo-Tech - Meridian, MS
  • South Panola High School - South Panola, MS
  • West Point High School - West Point, MS
Please Help Us Develop Tomorrow's Workforce by Contributing Today

Please Send your Contributions to : MRAEF; 130 Riverview Drive , Suite C; Flowood, MS.39208

Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association
130 Riverview Drive, Suite C
Flowood, MS 39232-8908
(601)420.4210 - 1.800.898.0343 - Fax (601)608.0226
Mike Cashion - Executive Director