Please join us for what is always one of the most inspiring days of the year as we cheer on the future of the restaurant industry!
The Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation (CHEF) and the Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) will host the 19th annual CT ProStart Invitational on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Dunkin' Park in Hartford. All registered ProStart Schools are eligible to compete in one or both competitions with teams of 2 to 5 students. Teams compete for scholarships from colleges around the country as well as an opportunity to compete at the National ProStart Invitational. The first place teams from each competition go on to compete in Baltimore May 2-4, 2025.
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College Showcase
Colleges and Post-secondary training sites are invited to participate in the College Showcase.
Cost: $100 (Link for Payment will be included in the confirmation email).
Includes: Vendor Table at the CT ProStart Invitational from 8 am to 2:30 pm. Two representatives from your organization would be invited to attend including the Awards Luncheon.
Extra: $100 to have your school logo rotating on the Jumbo Screen at Dunkin’ Park