The ProStart Symposiums are one day event for students to practice their craft in culinary or management while receiving feedback and guidance from industry leaders. Students will work with their peers from across the state and with the support an industry mentor. Culinary students are provided with a market basket and task to create a 3-course meal, they will develop a recipe using a communal pantry, their food knowledge and the professional industry mentor. Management students work through case study questions to find solutions to operational challenges facing restaurants including food safety, HR, marketing and customer service.

This year’s events are held
October 29 Sysco Detroit
&
November 14 at Sysco Grand Rapids

Student Registration deadline is October 18th for Detroit and November 1st for Grand Rapids

Registration for Detroit- October 29th Event, Deadline is October 18th

School registration form Detroit
Student wavier

Registration the Grand Rapids- November 14th event, Deadline is November 1st

School registration form GR
Student wavier GR

If you would like to serve as an industry mentor- please email Jake Osburn This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 517-377-3924.