The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association’s Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) is proud to support the 13th annual ProStart Culinary Team Competitions. This year, the event will showcase the skills of over 400 high school students on Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
A total of 55 high schools across the state are scheduled to participate in four different hospitality inspired events, with the opportunity to win more than $800,000 in scholarships. The teams will be judged on how well they prepare a gourmet meal, their ability to create a business proposal for a new restaurant, design an edible centerpiece, and they will compete in a waiter’s relay race.
“This competition is a part of a curriculum that is designed to increase the quality and employability of today’s high school graduates,” said Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. “The FRLAEF is the only organization in Florida that offers the ProStart program which is designed to provide students with school-to-career training. We look forward to seeing the talent highlighted at this year’s competition.”
The media is invited to attend both days of competition, and the awards ceremony, where there will be an opportunity to film the events and interview the participants and judges. Please contact FRLA Press Secretary Elizabeth Cate at 850.224.2250 x255 or via email at ECate@FRLA.org to arrange. The complete list of winners will be posted on the FRLA website and distributed to media outlets following the awards ceremony.
WHAT:
The FRLA Educational Foundation’s ProStart Culinary Team Competition
Over 400 Florida High School Students from 55 Schools Scheduled to Compete
WHEN:
Thursday, March 7, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 6:40 p.m. Johnson and Wales University / Culinary Competition
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cracker Barrel / Management Competition
9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Keiser University / Edible Centerpiece Competition
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Education & Business Expo
Friday, March 8, 2013
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Johnson and Wales University / Culinary Competition
8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Cracker Barrel / Management Competition
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Education & Business Expo
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Coca-Cola Company / Waiters Relay Competition
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Salute to Excellence Awards at Rosen Plaza Hotel
WHERE:
Orange County Convention Center / Hall F
9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
407.685.9800
Overall, there are 21 categories that will be judged by industry representatives from Cracker Barrel, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Loews Hotels, Gaylord Palms, and Marriott International among others. The various post-secondary schools represented include Johnson & Wales University, Culinary Institute of America, Keiser University, Art Institute, Daytona State College and Le Cordon Bleu.
For more information about the FRLAEF program, list of participating high schools, and the 2-day event program, please contact Laura Rumer at 321.689.7192 or email her at LRumer@frla.org. You may also access the FRLA website at http://www.frla.org to learn about ProStart.
A total of 55 high schools across the state are scheduled to participate in four different hospitality inspired events, with the opportunity to win more than $800,000 in scholarships. The teams will be judged on how well they prepare a gourmet meal, their ability to create a business proposal for a new restaurant, design an edible centerpiece, and they will compete in a waiter’s relay race.
“This competition is a part of a curriculum that is designed to increase the quality and employability of today’s high school graduates,” said Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. “The FRLAEF is the only organization in Florida that offers the ProStart program which is designed to provide students with school-to-career training. We look forward to seeing the talent highlighted at this year’s competition.”
The media is invited to attend both days of competition, and the awards ceremony, where there will be an opportunity to film the events and interview the participants and judges. Please contact FRLA Press Secretary Elizabeth Cate at 850.224.2250 x255 or via email at ECate@FRLA.org to arrange. The complete list of winners will be posted on the FRLA website and distributed to media outlets following the awards ceremony.
WHAT:
The FRLA Educational Foundation’s ProStart Culinary Team Competition
Over 400 Florida High School Students from 55 Schools Scheduled to Compete
WHEN:
Thursday, March 7, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 6:40 p.m. Johnson and Wales University / Culinary Competition
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cracker Barrel / Management Competition
9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Keiser University / Edible Centerpiece Competition
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Education & Business Expo
Friday, March 8, 2013
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Johnson and Wales University / Culinary Competition
8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Cracker Barrel / Management Competition
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Education & Business Expo
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Coca-Cola Company / Waiters Relay Competition
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Salute to Excellence Awards at Rosen Plaza Hotel
WHERE:
Orange County Convention Center / Hall F
9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
407.685.9800
Overall, there are 21 categories that will be judged by industry representatives from Cracker Barrel, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Loews Hotels, Gaylord Palms, and Marriott International among others. The various post-secondary schools represented include Johnson & Wales University, Culinary Institute of America, Keiser University, Art Institute, Daytona State College and Le Cordon Bleu.
For more information about the FRLAEF program, list of participating high schools, and the 2-day event program, please contact Laura Rumer at 321.689.7192 or email her at LRumer@frla.org. You may also access the FRLA website at http://www.frla.org to learn about ProStart.
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