Educational Foundation

Nurturing the next generation

Investing in the future of the restaurant industry, the California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation provides California youth with opportunities through high-quality vocational education, mentoring, scholarships, competitions, life skills and support while building foodservice careers.

Scholarship Information

CRAEF is proud to support the future of our industry today. With nearly a million dollars in awards donated since its inception, CRAEF provides high school and undergraduate students with the resources they need to prepare themselves for a career in the restaurant and hospitality industries.

Endowment Fund

Help us better the industry by establishing an endowment in your name or in the name of your company.

ProStart

Aligned with the National Restaurant Association's ProStart® program, CRAEF offers a two-year vocational training program to high school students, giving them a jump start on the practical education necessary to succeed in the restaurant and hospitality industries.

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