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About the Education Foundation

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RAMEF's mission is providing superior education & training to Maryland's hospitality industry.

RAMEF pursues its mission three ways:
  - Professional Development
  - Workforce Development
  - Scholarship Programs

Professional Development

RAMEF works to raise the level of education of those currently working in the industry through training programs and classes.

Professional Development Programs include:
-     ServSafe® Food Manager’s certification
-     ServSafe® Food Handler's Training
-     RAM Alcohol Awareness Certification & ServSafe Alcohol®
-     Professional Service Training
-     Train the Trainer Workshops
-     HACCP plan workshops and assistance

Workforce Development

RAMEF provides opportunities for young people to pursue careers in hospitality. 

Workforce Development programs include:
- ProStart® – ProStart is a nationwide, two-year high school program that unites the classroom and industry to develop the best and brightest talent into tomorrow's restaurant and foodservice leaders. The Maryland ProStart Student Invitational (MPSI) is a state-wide team culinary and  management competition where students compete for scholarships and the right to represent the state of Maryland at the national competition.
- Mentor and Guest Speaker programs – Industry professionals work with high schools students and teachers to encourage them and give them the “real world” perspective of the foodservice and hospitality industry.
- Industry Awareness campaigns - Educating parents, teachers and other school administrators about the multitude of opportunities in the hospitality industry.

Scholarship Programs

Find Out More and Apply Online
​RAMEF helps people meet the financial needs of higher education and their ongoing professional development. Scholarships include:

-     Michael Birchenall Scholarship Fund
-     Marcia S. Harris Legacy Fund
-     Letitia B. Carter Scholarship Fund
-     Applebee's/The Rose Group Hospitality Scholarship
-     Eddie Dopkin First Course Award, Honoring Entrepreneurship in Hospitality
-     Chef Mimmo Cricchio ProStart Student of the Year Scholarship
-     Maryland ProStart Student Invitational Scholarship Pool

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