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Industry support is crucial for the continued success of the Wisconsin ProStart program. Be part of building the next generation of hospitality industry employees.
- Hire ProStart students and graduates in your business
- Sponsor a class by hosting a guest lecture, classroom demo or field trip
- Participate as a judge for competitions
- Donate to Wisconsin’s ProStart program
- Fund ProStart scholarships
“ProStart… puts the ‘spark’ or ‘fire’ or ‘drive’ into a student’s attitude and work ethic. It helps them to rise and achieve to their fullest potential.”
Karen Sullivan, Educator at
Sheboygan North High School |
Teach
Educators range from family & consumer sciences instructors to chefs who transitioned into the classroom. They see first-hand the positive impacts of ProStart.
ProStart Educators:
- Instruct on hospitality business and food preparation, in conjunction with real-world experience, to provide lifelong skills
- Use the ProStart curriculum to integrate projects and hands-on food preparation activities
- Work with instructional materials used for Wisconsin DPI’s Skill Standards for Food Service
- Join in educator training and professional development opportunities
- Share information on program participation to increase favorable exposure with students, community and state
- Participate in the ProStart college-track program, which heightens department esteem
Order Form for Chef Coats, Aprons & Cookbooks (PDF)
Teacher Training Registration Form (Doc)
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“Students get an idea of what this career will entail for them. We get to work with business people of the area. It’s just awesome to teach kids who are ready to just jump in, learn new things and take it with them for real life.”
Laura Cronan, Educator at Wautoma High School |
Mentor
ProStart mentors are industry professionals directly involved with training the next generation of employees. Essentially, building the future of the hospitality industry.
ProStart Mentors:
- Provide an enthusiastic workforce with real-world experience
- Enhance supervisory skills while giving interns insight and feedback
- Help the interns to complete the Workplace Competency Checklist
- Compensate interns at a competitive wage while observing state and local labor regulations
- Have access to a qualified, interested pool of employees
- Increase community involvement and create positive public relations – mentors often receive recognition with local media outlets
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“I’ve learned a lot from ProStart, like how
to take initiative in the workplace.”
Brian Shaw, Student at Fox Vally Technical
CollegeProStart Graduate from
Sheboygan
North High School |
Sponsor
Be an advocate for the success of the industry’s future – support the development and expansion of ProStart in Wisconsin. Make a commitment to sponsor ProStart.
ProStart Sponsors:
- Directly impact the ProStart program at the state or local level
- Receive recognition at program events and conventions
- Gain identification as a leader in the industry
- Help fill the void of under-trained employees and increase the number of quality workers in hospitality
- Enhance the image of your company and the industry overall
Sponsorships come in all shapes and sizes: overall program support, ProStart® Student Invitational at the Wisconsin Restaurant Expo, teacher training or an in-kind donor.
For more information or to receive your personalized sponsorship proposal, contact:
Susan Quam, Executive Director of the WRA Education Foundation
800.589.3211 ext. 286 • squam@wirestaurant.org
 ProStart® is a registered trademark of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and is used under license by National Restaurant Association Solutions, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Restaurant Association. Visit the national ProStart® site at www.prostart.restaurant.org. ProStart® is supported by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation.
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