March Madness

Ohio Hospitality CTSO

Has your chapter gone above and beyond this year?

If your students have demonstrated outstanding community service, catering experiences, volunteer initiatives, or other impactful leadership efforts beyond standard expectations, we want to recognize them!

Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for CTSO Chapter of the Year. Showcase the meaningful work your students are doing and celebrate their dedication to service and excellence. Submissions are due next Friday, March 27th.

📌 Submit why you should win to: info@oraef.org

Ecolab Bites & Beats Opportunity for Students Registered for the 2026 Ohio ProStart Invitational

What is Bites and Beats, you say? An exclusive opportunity for ProStart students who competed at their state invitationals to enter into a video contest to attend the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, May 16 - 18, 2026. Students will showcase a signature menu item from their unique food truck concept at a VIP music event on Sunday, May 17th. The Bites and Beats submission site closes on March 28, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET. Want to learn more? Click HERE.

NEW: The 2026 ProStart Passport is Here!

The 2026 ProStart Passport is now available for ProStart students nationwide. The Passport includes information about post-secondary schools that offer college credit and/or scholarships to ProStart students who have earned the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement (COA). The updated Passport can be found here.

We are excited to announce three new partnerships:

August Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

Unity Environmental University

Why it Matters

The ProStart Passport offers students a clear outline of where they can take the skills they gained in ProStart and apply them to the next step in solidifying their career pathway.

Students looking for more food-service experience?

Openings in Ohio! Looking for shift supervisors and assistant managers: outstanding benefits and growth potential.

If you have a passion for serving others, value growth in yourself and others, and can come ready each day with a warm smile ... we would like to speak with you. Prior restaurant experience is a plus.

There's no better opportunity than winning together at Culver's!

Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/gdcj6yPi

Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Students can earn their COA (Certificate of Achievement) and Pre- Apprenticeship designation. Both are work-based learning opportunities. A COA earns 9 points toward graduation, and Pre-Apprenticeship earns 12. The process is simple, with just a few forms to complete each month.

Email info@oraef.org with any questions.

This is a great opportunity for your students! We currently have 3 schools enrolled: Tri-County, Ohio Valley, and Stow Munroe. Please register your students so we can submit to the state of Ohio!

Click HERE to view the Pre-Apprenticeship Guidelines & Click HERE for the Pre-Apprenticeship Application