National ProStart Invitational

NPSI is the country’s premier secondary school competition focused on restaurant management and culinary arts. Annually, more than 400 student competitors put their skills to the test in front of industry leaders, NRAEF Trustees, state restaurant associations, and family and friends – all with hopes of earning coveted scholarships from the nation’s best culinary and restaurant management programs.

Connecticut sends the first place teams from the CT ProStart Invitational to compete at the National ProStart Invitational each year. Connecticut's Management team placed 1st in 2018 and 2023 and in the top 5 in 2017, 2021, 2022 and 2024.