Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation

HMEF helps prepare the next generation of foodservice and lodging operators! Schools all across Minnesota offer our ProStart (culinary/foodservice management) and/or HTMP (hospitality & tourism management) curriculum with HMEF support for guest speakers, field trips and mentored work experiences. Students receive real-life experience at the ProStart Invitational and Stars of the Future tasting event. Since 2008, HMEF has awarded $523,500 in scholarships to 231 students pursuing careers in restaurant or lodging management.