ProStart® is a nationwide, two-year program for high school students that develops the best and brightest talent into tomorrow’s industry leaders. From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart®’s industry-driven curriculum provides real-world educational opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime.
By bringing the industry and the classroom together, ProStart® gives students a platform to discover new interests and talents and opens doors for fulfilling careers.

ProStart® is supported and operated by the ARHA Foundation in partnership with the NRA Educational Foundation. With 40 high schools currently participating, the ProStart® program is growing fast and is on its way to becoming a talent pipeline for careers in Alabama’s foodservice industry.