Turn up the talent by hiring Michigan ProStart students.ProStart is a nationwide, two-year high school program that unites the classroom and the industry. It develops the best and brightest talent into tomorrow’s restaurant and food-service industry leaders.
In Michigan, 70 high schools and career centers use the ProStart curriculum with more than 5,000 students participating. Students learn vital kitchen skills, including food safety and knife cuts, and important management lessons, such as menu development and marketing. The state competition provides a hands-on opportunity for students to demonstrate the skills learned throughout the year and be judged by top industry professionals. What can you expect when you hire a ProStart student?
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In addition to successfully completing the two-year curriculum, ProStart students will take two national exams, complete 400 hours of industry work experience, and demonstrate 52 of 75 core competencies across job-related observable skills and employability skills.
The culmination of all this hard work results in the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement, a post-secondary and industry-recognized certification that can result in scholarships, class credits and credit toward work experience requirements. ProStart students come to your organization ready to make an immediate impact.
The culmination of all this hard work results in the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement, a post-secondary and industry-recognized certification that can result in scholarships, class credits and credit toward work experience requirements. ProStart students come to your organization ready to make an immediate impact.
The program and curriculum teach the following, among other topics:
- Safety and sanitation
- Culinary arts
- Kitchen essentials
- Leadership
- Management essentials
- Purchasing, inventory and cost control
- Customer service and communication
- Sustainability
ProStart students have committed themselves to working hard toward a rewarding career in our industry and are armed with the foundational skills necessary for success in the front of the house and in the back of the house. These students are passionate about working in our industry and will be some of your best long-term employees.
How to hire a ProStart student
During the ProStart experience
Hire a student as an intern or part-time employee as they go through the program and provide an opportunity for them to apply and hone their training, more deeply explore the industry, and gain mentors and guidance on their career pathway.
Hire a student as an intern or part-time employee as they go through the program and provide an opportunity for them to apply and hone their training, more deeply explore the industry, and gain mentors and guidance on their career pathway.
ProStart Graduate
Launch a young high school graduate on their career path, point them toward future training and growth, and earn a trained, motivated, committed employee.
The ProStart student joins your organization with a commitment to and passion for working in a restaurant or foodservice setting. They recognize that the restaurant industry provides true opportunities for career growth and are well prepared to hit the ground running on day one.
Launch a young high school graduate on their career path, point them toward future training and growth, and earn a trained, motivated, committed employee.
The ProStart student joins your organization with a commitment to and passion for working in a restaurant or foodservice setting. They recognize that the restaurant industry provides true opportunities for career growth and are well prepared to hit the ground running on day one.
Michigan ProStart Schools
High Schools and Career Centers
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Secondary Education
The following institutions of higher learning recognize the ProStart curriculum through articulation agreements:
*State-wide articulation agreements
*Accept Certificate of Achievement
- *Henry Ford Community College Hospitality Studies
- *Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
- *Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at Grand Rapids Community College Culinary Arts
- *The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes
*State-wide articulation agreements
- Culinary Institute of Michigan
- Ferris State University
- Macomb Community College
- Mott Community College
- Great Lakes Culinary Institute at Northwestern Michigan College
- Northwood University
- Oakland Community College
- Schoolcraft College
- Sullivan University
*Accept Certificate of Achievement
Four-Year Programs
The following institutions of higher learning recognize the ProStart curriculum through articulation agreements:
- Central Michigan University Marketing and Hospitality Services
- Eastern Michigan University Hospitality Management
- Ferris State University Hospitality Management
- Grand Valley State University
- Johnson and Wales University
- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
- Michigan State School of Hospitality Business
- Northern Michigan University Restaurant & Foodservice Management
- Sullivan University
- The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes
