
TRA Education Foundation
The Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, focuses on providing the necessary resources to help restaurateurs confront educational and labor challenges with the latest innovations in education, technology, and training.
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Foundation NewsFind out what's been going on with competitions, events and our programs. |
Texas ProStart ProgramPreparing students for careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry. |
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Invitational CompetitionTexas ProStart high school students compete for scholarships in restaurant management and culinary competitions. |
Support the FoundationFound out the many different ways to support the Foundation and Texas ProStart. |
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ServSafe for EducatorsConnect with and learn from other industry professionals |
Professional Development, EducatorsGrowth opportunities through training, our annual conference and externship |
Support the Foundation
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The TRA Education Foundation, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, was established in September 1994 and operates to meet the educational needs of the foodservice industry. The mission of the TRA Education Foundation is to provide educational opportunities for restaurant careers in Texas. The Foundation’s primary goals and objectives are to:
- Promote public awareness of careers in the foodservice industry
- Enhance educational opportunities by providing professional development training for new and existing personnel
- Provide industry based education to culinary educators in an effort to reach new standards in high school foodservice education.