Teacher Institute
A few seats left! Don't miss out on this event. It is going to be a great day. There are a few educators we have not seen in a few years - I will be reaching out with a personal invitation.
Not sure if you've registered? Check the list HERE. The list was last updated on Wednesday, 9/10.
If you haven't registered, use the link HERE
Looking for the tentative agenda or hotel information? Click HERE
If you did not attend the 2024 Teacher Institute, you should definitely be attending on September 26.
Educator Aperitivo
We are hosting our Educator Aperitivo on Thursday, September 9 from 5pm-8pm at the Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern in Dublin. Appetizers will be provided.
Click HERE to RSVP.
Competitions Have Arrived!
We have planned an exciting day featuring 4 separate competitions. Students can enter multiple events. There is something for each of your students!
Burger Battle
Registration for the October 28 Burger Battle is open! Click HERE to register your teams and review the rules. Our judges have registered and are now waiting for the teams!
NEW! Mocktail Madness
Registration for this new event is open! Join us for this fun event on October 28. Click HERE to register your teams and review the rules.
Creative Cakes and Creative Cakes Bakers Edition
You asked for it, and we delivered! Creative Cakes has a second competition featuring taste and costing - Creative Cakes Bakers edition. Students who have a flair for design can enter the original Creative Cakes competition, and those who want to bake can enter the Bakers Edition. Click HERE to enter your teams.
If you are a part of Ohio Hospitality CTSO, you will have a discount Promo Code for these events above. Please check the CTSO Educator Portal for the Promo Codes for each competition.
Industry Awards
Do you know an outstanding ProStart student who embodies the ProStart Core Values of leadership, passion, and community and shows great promise and aptitude for a future career in the foodservice industry? We have ZERO student nominations. Nominate a student you feel deserves to be recognized. We want to celebrate them in December at our Industry Awards dinner. Nominate them today by completing the form - HERE. Nominations close Tuesday, September 23.
National ProStart Data Collection
The Data Collection emails have hit the majority of inboxes. Thank you to those educators who have completed the survey. Reminders will be coming out to those who have not. The sender address is prostartdatabase@nraef.org. If it is not in your inbox, please check your junk or spam folders. If you did not receive it, that means you are not registered as a ProStart educator. Reach out to sdelaney@ohiorestaurant.org ASAP. The surveys are due by September 29th.
Ohio Hospitality CTSO Update
Registration for the Ohio Hospitality CTSO is still open. You can use the link HERE to register your students for the 2025-26 school year.
Student Waiver Link is HERE. WAIVERS MUST BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 15th. CTSO Handbook is HERE.
Important CTSO Dates
September 15 - CTSO Chapter Registration Closes
September 15 - CTSO Chapter Leaders Due. Submit HERE
September 15 - Chapter Leader Training Begins
Leadership Lab Registration is OPEN
Click HERE to register your students for the October 29 Leadership Lab. We are working on an exciting agenda that will be released soon. Tentative timeframe for the day is 8:30am-3:00pm.
Rachael Ray ProStart Grow Grant - Apply Today!
The Rachael Ray Grant application is open. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get funds for your classrooms! Get more information HERE
Grant applications close Friday, September 19, 2025. Let us know if you apply!
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