Overland High School – DE Pro Start I

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Fee - $$ 80$ . This pre-apprenticeship course from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and Colorado Restaurant Foundation introduces students to a competency-based foodservice & hospitality management curriculum offered to students in grades 10-12. It is a study of culinary arts, restaurant and lodging management, employability skills, and business entrepreneurship coupled with paid mentored work internships in a broad spectrum of industry restaurant, foodservice, and lodging operations. Students who wish to obtain the national ProStart certification must complete a 400 - hour guided internship and pass the exams for both ProStart I & II. Successful participants in the program will have the opportunity to receive college credits, earn industry certifications and credentials, compete in the ProStart Invitational Competitions, and apply for industry scholarships. Lab fee of $$ 80$ for the year is required. Optional fees include concurrent enrollment credit (3 credits), chef coat, and competition. \*\*ProStart I and II are offered on alternate years and do not have to be taken in order. Dual Enrollment: Basic Cooking Skills (RST 1200, 3 credits), Basic Baking Skills (RST 2500, 3 credits) Certifications: ServSafe Food Handler, ServSafe Aergen, Colorado Restaurant Association Workforce Readiness Ceiate ProStar atial ertiicationchivement.dditinalcertifications availablepon s)