TRAEF relies on partners and individual donors to help fund critical programming and advance our mission of putting passionate people on exciting and rewarding industry job paths. All Friends of the Foundation have a direct impact on the 25,000+ Texas ProStart students enrolled in culinary arts and restaurant management courses in their high schools. TRAEF helps connect the classroom to the career, and, therefore, continues to offer resources to high school and college graduates working in the restaurant industry.
Did you know that Texas ProStart is taught in more Title 1 high schools than any other state? This means, our programs are directly connected to encouraging more students to stay in school and graduate. The stronger our programs are, the more students they impact and the more lives we help change. Something as critical as a high school diploma to something as rewarding as a successful career all starts with YOUR donation. Thank you!
Your donation helps fund:
- TRAEF scholarships
- Student mentoring programs
- Student internship programs
- Educational programming
- Workforce development opportunities