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National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

DOL Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Apprenticeship All branches

Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
Online
Length
Duration not listed
Locations
Online · jobs available nationwide
Career field
Food Preparation and Serving Related, Management
Target MOS/ratings
All

About the program

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has established an industry-training program that help transitioning Service members enhance the skills they acquired during their military service. This is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. The program aims to provide basic experience in a restaurant work environment that will equip Service members to successfully enter into a restaurant manager DOL registered apprenticeship program or be directly hired in the restaurant or food service industry. The primary focus of this program are: Front of the House Knowledge/Service Culture; Back of the House/Restaurant Kitchen Knowledge; Product Quality and Cost Control; and Branding and Marketing. Once program is complete, the Service member can be placed in an apprenticeship program or offered a full-time position at any location around the country.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Coordinating and supervising restaurant staff, performing quality control, managing inventory, setting and maintaining sanitation levels, Hiring and providing training to new staff, assist with menu development, Creating schedules, Tracking finances

Eligibility & prerequisites

No prerequisite eligibility requirements

This opportunity is a twelve (12) week intensive program that combines e-instruction plus work experience in a supervised real-world environment. Partnered mentors, who will guide participants in skill development and workplace success, will supervise participants of the program.

Locations & contacts

How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ