National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)

We have been proud to join the U.S. Department of Labor in celebrating the 10th Annual #NationalApprenticeshipWeek all week long! In dining rooms and kitchens across the country, apprentices are learning the skills and responsibilities that will get them ahead in their industry careers. Check out our posts from this week highlighting apprenticeship opportunities through our various programs and learn more: https://bit.ly/3zmEKuX #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA

As we wrap up #NationalApprenticeshipWeek 2024, we're inspired by the success stories of apprentices like Clarissa Haglid, a HOPES Graduate and Line Cook Apprentice. HOPES, our Hospitality Opportunities For People (Re)Entering Society program, connects justice-involved adults with restaurant and hospitality career opportunities. Upon completing the program, HOPES participants are ready for apprenticeship at multiple industry employers. Learn more about our apprenticeship programs: https://bit.ly/3zmEKuX #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA U.S. Department of Labor

NRAEF apprenticeship programs give military members & veterans the tools to thrive in the restaurant and hospitality industry, transforming unique skills into leadership potential. With immersive, hands-on training and dedicated career guidance, veterans can build fulfilling careers in hospitality that honor their dedication and experience. These programs are more than a path forward—they’re a launchpad for veterans to step into meaningful, impactful roles. Ready to start a new mission? Learn more about our offerings for veterans: https://bit.ly/3Unctxk #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA U.S. Department of Labor

"In all areas of my life, I feel like [apprenticeship] has been beneficial." ?? Apprenticeships open doors for women in the restaurant & hospitality industry, providing skills that lead to leadership roles and career growth. Through apprenticeship programs, women gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and a pathway to progress. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek Ready to take the lead? Join us in building a stronger, more inclusive industry: https://bit.ly/3URhMI9 #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA U.S. Department of Labor

“My apprenticeship experience is going great so far. I’ve been learning a lot and I’ve been working under many talented chefs. I am so grateful for this opportunity.” ?? This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, we’re celebrating Daniel Ilgenfritz, a new apprentice who’s already seeing success in his career through his apprenticeship with Hilton Harrisburg. With hands-on training and guidance from industry experts, Daniel is paving the way to a bright future in the hospitality industry. His journey is a true testament to the power of apprenticeships in unlocking career growth. #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA Feeling inspired? Learn more about our apprenticeship opportunities: https://lnkd.in/g5u5ytSn

Support a brighter future for underserved communities through our apprenticeship programs! Our Restaurant & Hospitality Leadership Center (RHLC) apprenticeship programs provide participants valuable, hands-on skills that drive an average 20% wage increase for employers during the program—and retention rates soar to 80%. By investing in this program, employers empower diverse talent and contribute to a thriving, inclusive workforce in our industry. Learn more & get involved with RHLC today: https://bit.ly/3zmEKuX #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA U.S. Department of Labor

The NRAEF's Restaurant and Hospitality Leadership Center (RHLC) provides both new and current restaurant and foodservice employees the opportunity to advance their careers and move into higher paying management positions! Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, RHLC training programs give restaurant leaders a pathway to recognize standout employees, both new and current, and give them an opportunity to grow their skills. Join us this week as we spotlight our apprenticeship programs for the 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week! #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA

Did you know? 8 out of 10 restaurant owners started in entry-level roles. Restaurants are one of the only places where someone can start in an entry-level job and work their way into a leadership role and NRAEF supports this growth through the industry's only registered apprenticeship program, offering pathways to become Line Cooks, Kitchen Managers, Restaurant Managers, Assistant Kitchen Managers and Assistant Restaurant Managers. Opportunity lives in the restaurant industry and YOUR contribution keeps that fire going: https://bit.ly/3YBLO4Q #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA U.S. Department of Labor

As we kick off National Apprenticeship Week, we’re excited to highlight how apprenticeship is fueling career and leadership development across the restaurant workforce, teaching the skills and strategic business thinking needed to climb the restaurant career ladder! With 4,500+ apprentices across 46 states and D.C., we are committed to reinforcing our investment in the restaurant workforce through the creation of two new apprenticeship career tracks and a partnership to build apprenticeship pathways at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across four states. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/48Xz10a #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA #NationalApprenticeshipWeek U.S. Department of Labor

"It all starts with a risk." ?? Today's #NationalApprenticeshipWeek theme is Youth & Young Adult Apprenticeship Day and we're putting the spotlight on our Restaurant Youth Registered Apprenticeship (RYRA) program. Through RYRA, we connect young people to the restaurant industry, arming them with skills necessary to support growth and opportunity in our industry. Feeling inspired? Learn more about how you can start your career journey: https://bit.ly/3UR0Ba5 #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA U.S. Department of Labor