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Virtual Learning Resources
Resources Available for ProStart Educators
2021 ProStart Passport released:
The 2021 Collegiate ProStart Passport includes information about post-secondary schools across the country that offer college credit and/or scholarships to ProStart students who have earned the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement (COA). The credits and scholarships listed in the Passport are available to any ProStart student with a COA, regardless of residence, although out-of-state tuition may apply.

Webinar - 2021 ServSafe and Foundations Exam Processes:
We recently hosted a webinar with Liz Rice from the NRAEF to review the online processes for ServSafe classes and Foundations Exams. You can view the recording HERE.

PRLAEF Scholarship Program: 
​The PRLA Educational Foundation Scholarship application period for the 2021-22 school year is now open. New for 2021, the PRLAEF Scholarship program will be awarding twelve $2,000 scholarships. To be eligible for the scholarship program, student must be a Pennsylvania resident who is either a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution for the 2021-22 school year, in a hospitality or culinary arts program. Applications are due by April 1, 2021. Details at: www.prla.org/scholarships

Online Demonstrations:
  • PRLA has created two YouTube playlists containing demonstrations and other educational videos from Penn College of Technology, Westmoreland County Community College, Chef Brian Peffley, and more:
    • PA ProStart - Cooking Demos Playlist
    • PA ProStart - Educational Resources Playlist
  • Sullivan University Cooking Demonstrations: https://www.facebook.com/suchefreps/
  • Northampton Community College is offering live online demos for your students.  Please take advantage of this opportunity.  See Flyer for options and scheduling contact info.
  • Recordings from the 2020 PA ProStart Instructor Workshop:
    • Cooking Demo from Jeff Cecil, Sullivan University
    • ECOLAB presentation - Hygiene & Sanitation Best Practices

Online Resources:
  • PA Eats Online Resources Available- https://www.paeats.com/videos/
    Great videos in their library that could be a good resource for you and your students during virtual sessions.
  • The CIA is offering free online cooking resources for educators.  The CIA knows how committed you are to helping students learn and succeed. Click here to visit the education resources from the CIA to spark a passion in your students for culinary arts and pursuing careers in the food industry.
  • Johnson and Wales is offering live demos with their chefs.  You just have to register and schedule a time for them. https://www.jwu.edu/admissions/educators-information/index.html
  • Sullivan University Resources for educators and students
    • Sullivan University high school student clubs
    • Sullivan University has created Quizzes and Answer keys for teachers to use and quickly upload into google classroom or whatever platform they are using.  Contact Jeff Cecil at jdcecil@sullivan.edu
  • The Colorado Restaurant Foundation’s ProStart program shared with us some great online resources that they received from Chef Jackson Lamb, professor of hospitality, with the Metropolitan State University of Denver.   He recorded a ProStart video series with 46 5-minute videos that can be accessed through the 2 links below. The first link is Level 1, and the second link is Level 2. These videos could be used as a homework assignment or can be used to introduce the next chapter of the text.  This is second edition material.
    YouTube Channel ProStart Videos:
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLogrScrubp6kVqHqCuEpn89bfQypAqqIe
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCj2izR42bM&list=PLogrScrubp6lxkeNAmgR6miLYfqn0WRPc
  • Online Resources with Escoffier- Resources on their website that you can access free of charge to help your students.  https://www.escoffier.edu/educators-lessons/
  • American Culinary Federation - Harrisburg Chapter
  • PA Beef Council Educator Resources:
    • Virtual Field Trips – Pennsylvania Farms
      To access pre-recorded video field trips visit: https://www.pabeef.org/resources/educators/field-trips
    • With enough interest we could explore the option to do live virtual field trips where educators from across the state would all tune-in at a specific time and have the chance to ask questions of the producers.
    • Additional Resources to Explore:
      https://www.pabeef.org/resources/educators
      From our friends at Kansas Beef Council: 
      Newly developed FCS curriculum called Connect: Beef Production and Family and Consumer Sciences.
    • This 2-3 day curriculum is a great intro to beef cooking labs! Students will learn about beef nutrition and beef’s role in a sustainable and healthy diet, and they will connect virtually with farmers and ranchers across the U.S. to learn how beef gets from pasture to plate. USDA approved.
    • A fully virtual option for the Do You Know Your Moo? breakout box curriculum for FCS and STEM teachers to use. Click on the red button “Play Our Breakout Box Game Online” to access.
    • Visit Bucks County Check In series which features inside looks behind 13 B&Bs

PRLA Student Membership 
  • PRLA is offering free membership to your students this year.  It is a great way to keep them connected with the industry and could provide you with some follow lessons for when the students are remote.
  • Forward this form to your students so they can opt-in. It's a great way for them to make connections and build relations in the industry. We don't share our email list with anyone.

National Restaurant Association:​
  • National Restaurant Association Webinars - Education on legal topics, innovation and more
  • National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - videos, activities, & additional resources
  • For quotes or information about the 2nd edition Foundations textbooks, activity guides or newly designed eBooks, contact Liz Rice at lrice@restaurant.org for a quote or visit https://textbooks.restaurant.org/Explore/Features-and-Resources to see what is available.
  • Exclusive Offer available to ProStart schools to use the award winning film, A Fine Line, and the accompanying lesson guide in your remote and virtual learning. The PRLA has purchased streaming links for the schools.  Please contact Hope Sterner if you would like the link and accompanying lesson guide.  
    • Description: Inspire your students to stay in the field listening to world-renowned chefs who beat the odds. A Fine Line grapples with themes sparking national conversations right now, including: equity, harassment, career advancement and women leadership.

ServSafe Free Resources & Training: check out their site to see what is available
  • ServSafe Food handler training
  • ServSafe Takeout: COVID-19 Precautions – 10 Minute video
  • ServSafe Delivery: COVID-19 Precautions – 10 Minute video
  • *NEW* ServSafe Conflict De-escalation: COVID-19 Precautions - 10 Minute video
  • ServSuccess:
    • ​Certified Restaurant Professional (CRP)
    • Certified Restaurant Supervisor (CRS)
    • Certified Restaurant Manager (CRM) ​

Thank you for being a part of the ProStart® community! ProStart educators help build the future leaders of the restaurant and foodservice industry. Below you will find Pennsylvania-specific ProStart resources and information. The National Restaurant Association Education Foundation website gives educators, students, parents, and coordinators a place to find information about the ProStart® program on a national level.

2020/2021 School Year Resources

Setting up for a Successful Year
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PA ProStart Calendar 2019/20
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Social Media 101
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PA ProStart Invitational 2021 (Virtual)

The Pennsylvania ProStart Competition will be conducted virtually in 2021. See the eligibility, rules, and registration form below.
  •  PA ProStart Eligibility and rules 2021.pdf
  •  2021 PA ProStart Culinary Competition.pdf
  •  2021 PA ProStart Management Competition.pdf
  • 2021 PA ProStart Virtual Competition Registration Form

ProStart National Certificate of Achievement

The ProStart National Certificate of Achievement (COA) is an industry-recognized certificate that signifies a solid foundation in the basic management and culinary skills considered critical to success by industry leaders. ProStart students are eligible to earn their COA after ​passing “The Foundations of Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts” Level 1 and Level 2 exams, documenting 400 hours of work experience, and demonstrating proficiency on more than 50 workplace competencies. By earning the COA, students gain access to national and statewide articulation agreements and scholarship opportunities. Information on the COA, and step-by-step instructions on how your students may earn it are linked below.
What is the COA?
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7 Steps to the COA
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COA FAQs
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2019 ProStart Collegiate Passport
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​Certificate of Achievement Forms

Student Employment Agreement
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Personal Folder Checklist
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2019/20 Workplace Validation Form
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Work Experience Checklist
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School Restaurant / Catering Hours Log
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Logos & Brand Guidelines

ProStart Brand Guidelines
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PA ProStart Logo Package (zip)
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Marketing Materials

Industry Career Ladder
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ProStart Sponsorships
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Parents Flyer
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Sample Materials

Sponsor Press Release (Word)
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