The Benefits of the FS Prep/ProStart program

Curriculum aligned with Texas Education Agency’s current Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Access to instructor curriculum training, educator training and development, and instructor scholarships
Advance access and reduced rates at the TRAEF’s annual teacher professional development conference, Culinary Educators Training Conference (CETC)
New! Free TRA Membership! Industry news, current events and information, and exclusive discounts courtesy of the Texas Restaurant Association
National program recognition and support from the National Restaurant Association
Access to teacher certification
Access to students certification(s) - Student Certificate of Achievement (COA) , Servsafe Certification, TRAEF Certificate of Completion and access to state and national student scholarships
Teacher Resources, templates, and online discussion forums (online via teacher’s only website)
Texas-based student culinary and restaurant management student competitions. Qualifying students will move on to national competitions for the chance to win scholarships.
Qualify to enter in the TRAEF’s teacher excellence award program
Local TRA chapter support through local TRA members