​WHAT IS PROSTART?
ProStart® is a nationwide, two-year program for high school students that develops the best and brightest talent into tomorrow's industry leaders. From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart's industry-driven curriculum provides real-world educational opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime.
PROSTART NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Students who have completed the requirements of the ProStart program are awarded an industry-recognized certificate- the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement. To earn the certificate, students pass two national exams, demonstrate a mastery of foundational skills and work 400 mentored hours.