The Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation will host an online auction that raises funds to support scholarships for students pursuing a hospitality/food industry career as well as Wisconsin's 120+ ProStart programs. This year our online auction will be linked to our Wisconsin Food and Hospitality Expo on March 13, 2024. Click here to see the recipients of the funds raised

The WRA Education Foundation mission is to advance professionalism through education, scholarships, and community involvement to ensure the future success of the foodservice and hospitality industry. 

A donation from you will support these great programs:

Wisconsin ProStart®
Wisconsin’s ProStart program spans 120+ high schools and reaches 10,300+ students – helping to build the future pipeline of industry talent. As the food industry faces significant labor shortages, our work with high school students is critical to sustaining a vibrant and trained workforce. Because of ProStart, many students have found their passion for our industry and choose to work in the food and hospitality industry.

Scholarships
The WRA Education Foundation awards $26,000 scholarships annually based on students’ future in the foodservice and hospitality industry. 

ServSafe Food Manager Certification
Department of Health approved certification teaches individuals proper food handling and service techniques. Offering over 50 review classes around the state annually, the WRA Education Foundation has one of the best review programs in the state.