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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
- Maryland’s BEST Alcohol Awareness Certification & ServSafe Alcohol®
- Professional Server Training
- Train the Trainer Workshops
- HACCP plan workshops and assistance
Professional Development Programs include:
- ServSafe® Food Manager’s certification
- Maryland’s BEST Alcohol Awareness Certification & ServSafe Alcohol®
- Professional Server 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 hospitality management competition where students compete for scholarships and the right to represent the state of Maryland at the National ProStart Invitational.
- Mentor and Guest Speaker programs – Industry professionals and employees work with high schools students and teachers to give them the “real world” perspective of the hospitality industry.
- Educator Awareness – Educating parents, teachers and other school administrators about the opportunities in the hospitality industry and how it is a legitimate career option.
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 hospitality management competition where students compete for scholarships and the right to represent the state of Maryland at the National ProStart Invitational.
- Mentor and Guest Speaker programs – Industry professionals and employees work with high schools students and teachers to give them the “real world” perspective of the hospitality industry.
- Educator Awareness – Educating parents, teachers and other school administrators about the opportunities in the hospitality industry and how it is a legitimate career option.
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
- 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
