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About Us
The Hospitality Education Foundation of Georgia, Inc.
is the statewide link to the next generation of hospitality employees.
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We help more than 2000 students in 78 Georgia high schools gain opportunities to learn about careers in the hospitality industry. Students obtain valuable hotel, restaurant and food service skills through classroom training and on-the-job experience.
As a 501 c (3) non-profit group supporting high school hospitality programs, ProStart and Lodging Management, we are helping to shape the future of Georgia's hospitality and food service industry today.
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Fact Sheet
- WHAT DOES THE FOUNDATION DO?
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Establish statewide school-to-career partnerships with hospitality businesses and high schools. Connect community leaders to passionate students. Strengthen educator-industry partnerships.
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- WHAT IS SCHOOL-TO-CAREER?
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School-to-Career links what is learned in the classroom with workplace experiences. High school students learn business skills in the classroom and gain practical experience during hands-on internships at local restaurants and hospitality work sites.
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- WHAT IS PROSTART?
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ProStart is a two-year classroom program for high school juniors and seniors. ProStart students learn all aspects of restaurant operations during the school day and then put theory into practice through paid internships. Students develop the skills they will need to succeed in our industry.
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- HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
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Consider ProStart students when hiring. Help fund activities such as development workshops, career fairs, industry related field trips, and student conferences. Contribute donations of time for mentoring, demonstrations and educating students and teachers.
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- WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
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Impact the lives of students by sharing your passion and teaching them skills they can use the rest of their lives. Recruit tomorrow's employees today. Enhance our industry's image. Receive recognition as a Foundation Partner in all materials, Web site and events
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- WHO SHOULD GET INVOLVED IN THE FOUNDATION?
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- WHO IS HEFGS BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
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- Chef Kit Kiefer, CEC, CCE, FMP, Schwan’s Foodservice
- Chef Michael Deihl, CEC, CCA, AAC, East Lake Golf Club
- Chef James Paul II, MS, CCE, CSC, FMP, Chartwells
- Sonja Richberg, Compass Group
- Daniel Cramer, SouthTrust
- Chef Kerri Crean, CSC, CCE, Gwinnett Technical College
- Chef Malcolm B. Orser, CEC,
- Chef Daryl Shular, CCC, PFG Milton's
- Michael Strakes, Source5
- Dr. Debby Cannon, Georgia State University
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For additional information, please contact us.
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