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Educational Foundation ProStart students head to Nationals Teacher Training
During 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.
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Congratulations!
After 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
Hialeah High School
CITY
Jul Aug Sep LOCATION
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS 13 3 7 Hampton Inn
BOCA RATON 14 11 8 Hilton Garden Inn
DAYTONA BEACH 14 11 15 The Shores Resort & Spa
FORT LAUDERDALE 28 25 22 Hyatt Place
FORT MYERS 26 18 1 Hilton Garden Inn
FORT PIERCE 7 11 8 Sunshine Kitchen
FORT WALTON BEACH 12 9 13 Wyndham Garden
GAINESVILLE 21 25 22 Best Western Gateway Grand
JACKSONVILLE 21 30 21 Southbank Hotel
JACKSONVILLE BEACH 14 18 8 Four Points by Sheraton
KEY WEST
LAKELAND 20 n/a 21 DoubleTree Grand Key Resort
11 15 12 Courtyard by Marriott
MELBOURNE 21 18 22 Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera
MIAMI ENGLISH 13 2 21 Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport
MIAMI SPANISH 19 10 13 Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport
NAPLES 28 25 8 DoubleTree Suites
OCALA 7 11 8 Homewood Suites Ocala at Heath Brook
ORLANDO ENGLISH 14 18 15 Embassy Suites
ORLANDO SPANISH n/a 25 n/a Embassy Suites
PANAMA CITY 28 25 22 Gulf Coast State College
PENSACOLA 19 23 27 Hampton Inn Pensacola Airport
SARASOTA 7 4 8 EVEN Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
ST. AUGUSTINE 20 17 14 Holiday Inn Express & Suites
ST. PETERSBURG 13 10 14 Holiday Inn Express
TALLAHASSEE 14 11 8 Lively Technical Center
TAMPA ENGLISH 12 9 13 Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore
TAMPA SPANISH 14 n/a 15 Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore
WESLEY CHAPEL 14 11 15 Hampton Inn & Suites
WEST PALM BEACH 12 9 13 Embassy Suites West Palm Beach
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