What Is ProStart®​?

ProStart® is a nationwide program for high school students that develops the best and brightest talent into tomorrow's foodservice industry leaders. From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart's industry-driven curriculum provides real-world educational opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime.

More than 1800

High schools and career & technical centers where ProStart is taught

More than 140,000

Students currently enrolled in ProStart

Available in 50 states

The District of Columbia, the U.S. Territory of Guam and at Department of Defense Education Activity Schools in Europe and the Pacific

Participate in ProStart®

Students

Read ProStart success stories, learn about the National ProStart Invitational and discover the
​ProStart Passport.

Teachers

Learn how to become a ProStart program school and educator, and register your school.

Industry Pros

Benefit your own business and support the future of the
​industry by mentoring, coaching,
​sponsoring and more.

Mississippi ProStart®
​Program Schools Directory