FLORIDA RESTAURANT & LODGING ASSOCIATION
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UPCOMING EVENTS ProStart Competitions & Salute Awards February 24-25, 2012 Orlando National ProStart Invitational April 27-29, 2012 Baltimore, MD ProStart Teacher Training Institute June 24-29, 2012 JWU, Miami |
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ProStart Teacher Training--SAVE THE DATE |
The 16th Annual ProStart Teacher Training Institute takes place June 24-29, 2012. The week-long training provides Florida ProStart instructors with the knowledge necessary to teach the ProStart curriculum. Each day’s learning is built around topics covered in the ProStart curriculum. The Teacher Training Institute includes four years of participation with the following topics being emphasized: Year One: Knife Skills, Dining Room Service, Stocks and Cooking Fundamentals in Food Production Year Two: Garde Manger, Advanced Cooking Techniques, Soups and Sauces Year Three: Special Event Planning, Advanced Kitchen Design and Layout, Cake Decorating and Plated Desserts Year Four: Baking and Pastry, Entrepreneurship LOCATION All classes will be held at Johnson & Wales University (JWU) North Miami campus, 1701 NE 127th Street, North Miami, Florida, 33181. EVENT INFORMATION The following will be included in the week training: • Welcome Reception on Sunday evening • Classes and labs conducted by JWU Chef Instructors • Accommodations at a JWU dorm • Breakfast & lunch, Monday thru Friday • Two chef jackets PROGRAM COST The FRLAEF will cover the cost of all Florida ProStart instructors who will be teaching the ProStart curriculum during the 2012-2013 school year. Attendees will be responsible for their travel and some meals. SERVSAFE EXAM A ServSafe review class and exam will be offered on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. In order to study for the exam, all examinees will receive a copy of ServSafe Essentials prior to arrival at Teacher Training. REGISTRATION Online registration will begin next month in the March edition of NewsBites. |
NRAEF Professional Development Scholarships--ENDS SOON |
The NRAEF is offering $1,750 scholarships for foodservice educators. These scholarships are made available to educators to attend a 2012 NRAEF Summer Institute (more information below) or participate in hands-on industry work experiences. For more details about the scholarship opportunities for educators, please visit www.nraef.org/scholarships. Apply for a Professional Development Scholarship here. If you have additional questions, please contact the NRAEF Scholarship Program at scholars@nraef.org. * Applications MUST be postmarked no later than February 8, 2012 |
NRAEF Summer Institutes |
This event is separate from the FRLAEF ProStart Teacher Training Institute. The FRLAEF is unable to fund an instructor's attendance at this event. The NRAEF will be conducting 10 Summer Institutes this year. Visit the ProStart website to find one of the Institutes closest to you. The goal of the Summer Institutes is to provide educators with a forum to learn cutting-edge skills, which they can then take back to the classroom. These weeklong intensive workshops are delivered by academic industry experts. In this dynamic and interactive environment, educators have the opportunity to:
Register for the 2012 Summer Institutes here. Each workshop will still start with the Sunday evening reception and conclude with the certification exam on Friday. |
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