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FRLA Educational Foundation Hosts Annual ProStart Teacher Training
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uring their summer vacation, 69 Florida ProStart instructors went back to college to become students again. The teachers participated in the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation’s (FRLAEF) annual ProStart Teacher Training. This year Keiser University and the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality each hosted instructors for four days. Participating instructors are involved in teaching FRLAEF’s two-year ProStart School-to-Career curriculum which is designed to prepare high school students for careers in the food service industry. ProStart instructors participated in the weeklong event to fine-tune their culinary skills, so they are better prepared to teach their students. While the teachers were able to have a little fun, there was no skipping class! UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality hosted 38 ProStart instructors from June 14–17, 2022. During the event they learned about topics such as soups and salads, appetizers and advanced plating techniques. They also participated in field trips to Universal Orlando and Darden’s Headquarters. There were 31 instructors in attendance at the event at Keiser University’s Sarasota Campus. The focus was on sustainability, international favorites and sweet treats. The attendees also toured Dakin Dairy Farms and Geier’s Sausage Kitchen. Regardless of which event the instructors attended, all will take the information learned during the weeklong training back to the classroom and share it with their students. This event would not be possible without the support of the FRLAEF’s partners. The FRLAEF would like to thank Universal Sponsors, Keiser University, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality and the World Equestrian Center.
Congratulations!
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fter placing first at the ProStart Culinary Team Competitions, Strawberry Crest High School, from Dover, represented Florida at the National ProStart Invitational in the Culinary Competition while Hialeah High School, from Hialeah, represented Florida in the Management Competition. Strawberry Crest High School finished 12th in the Culinary Competition while Hialeah High School placed 18th in the nation in the Management Competition.
Strawberry Crest High School
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Hialeah High School
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SUMMER 2022
FLORIDA RESTAUR ANT & LOD GING A S SO CIATION
