About Us
Inspire a lifelong passion.
Nearly half of all food dollars is spent at restaurants. The industry is projected to employ 13 million people in 2009 and 15 million by 2019; fostering an educated workforce is vital to support the industry's growth.
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation works to ensure the most qualified and passionate people enter the industry so that we can better meet the needs of our members and the patrons and clients they serve.
Our commitment is to enhance our industry's service
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association.
Founded in 1987, the NRAEF was originally designed to strengthen and support the industry by providing high quality, educational and awareness programs created to professionalize the workforce, particularly in the areas of food safety and restaurant management. The NRAEF developed more than 200 educational products, services and certifications, enabling it to be the leader in industry education.
In 2008, the NRAEF refined its mission to focus on a commitment to enhancing the restaurant industry's service to the public through education, community engagement and promotion of career opportunities.
Contributions to the NRAEF ensure the continued growth of our industry by directly supporting future chefs, general managers, operators and teachers.
Look to the NRAEF for the tools and resources you need to propel your career to the next level or join us and help serve the needs of industry and the public at large. Whether it's through your support of the National Restaurant Association's ProStart® Program, the NRAEF Scholarship Program, special events, awards programs, or your philanthropic gifts, your assistance is essential to our success.
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