Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. Can I take ProStart if I have never had any other classes under Chef Terry?
2. What is a paid mentorship?
3. I heard there is a big test for completion. Is that true?
4. How is the National Restaurant Association involved in this program?
5. Does the Oklahoma Restaurant Association help out?

Can I take ProStart if I have never had any other classes under Chef Terry?

You must be enrolled for one semester minimum before enrolling as a Junior 
for ProStart I and then complete ProStart I to take ProStart II as a Senior.
We like for students to have a semester of Food Science and Personal 
Nutrition as Sophomore under Chef Terry.

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What is a paid mentorship?

Students must complete 400 hours of paid mentorship (job working in food 
industry under a chef or manager who will agree to the course requirements)
within the two years in the program
See Chef Terry for details or email her

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I heard there is a big test for completion. Is that true?

There is a end of year exam for year one and year two that if you attend 
class and perform the requirements, it will not be hard to acheive.

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How is the National Restaurant Association involved in this program?

The curriculum is written by the National Restaurant Association and 
certification is received thru them.

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Does the Oklahoma Restaurant Association help out?

Oh Yes! Under the direction of Ms. Cindi Walls, coordinator.
Just check out the Oklahoma ProStart website!

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