Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association

Educational Foundation

 

Home of the Florida ProStart, Lodging Management Program and START Program

 
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LMP/START Program

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) is the only organization in the state of Florida that offers the Lodging Management Program (LMP) and the Skills, Tasks and Results Training (S.T.A.R.T.)  program. 

Recognizing the need for qualified, enthusiastic professionals in the tourism industry, the FRLAEF supports sound educational experiences in preparation for dynamic and rewarding tourism careers. We accomplish this mission by implementation of industry developed school-to-career programs through interaction with students, instructors and industry leaders.

Upcoming LMP/START Opportunities

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) is proud to offer events, activities and monetary support for your ProStart classroom. FRLAEF believes participation in these activities can provide your classroom with a richer learning environment for your LMP/START students.

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show takes place September 5-7, 2008 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.  LMP/START teachers may attend the Show all three days at no charge.  LMP/START students may attend the Show on Saturday, September 6, 2008 free of charge.          

All registration is being handled online this year.  Name badges will be available on-site.

  

After you have registered, the website will generate a barcode.  Print this and bring it with you to the show to get your name badges.

Follow this link to register. Enter priority code VIP. 

Florida's Salute to Excellence Awards Luncheon

Florida’s Salute to Excellence Awards Luncheon will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Orange County Convention Center. Each LMP/START instructor can honor one LMP/STARTstudent with a LMP/START Hospitality Excellence Award. The LMP/START instructor and nominated student each receive a complimentary ticket to the luncheon.

Click here for Hospitality Excellence Award Nomination

Click here for Pineapple Award Nomination

Read about our Keynote speaker, Coach Joe Crosby, here.

Scholarships

One $2,500 LMP/START Hospitality Scholarship and five $2,000 Hospitality Scholarships will be awarded during Florida’s Salute to Excellence Awards Luncheon, September 6, 2008.

APPLICATION

Fall LMP/START Survey

Return the Fall LMP/START Survey by September 12, 2008 and receive free SafeStaff Foodhandler Guides.     SURVEY



FRLAEF    230 South Adams Street   Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Phone: 850-224-2250   Fax: 850-224-2871   E-Mail: education@frla.org