2026 Oregon Prostart Championships

Description

The Oregon ProStart® Championships, hosted by the Oregon Hospitality Foundation, is the capstone event for the high school career and technical education (CTE) training program called ProStart. This statewide event will be held March 2, 2026 at the Salem Convention Center and all industry members are welcome to attend as high school teams from across Oregon compete in two distinct events, a management competition and a culinary competition. Watch a quick video highlighting the energy at this event!

GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The Oregon Hospitality Foundation is hosting a Hospitality Showcase during the Championships, providing industry members a unique opportunity to support the program and introduce career opportunities to our future workforce. Your company might be looking to fill employment gaps with certified young chefs or just want to start building relationships with educators, parents and potential employees. This is a great place to make connections!

The cost to participate as a vendor in the showcase is $250 per table and includes: a table, chairs, and company recognition during the award ceremony. There's a limited number of vendor tables available. Register below to secure your spot at the event.

If you’re interested in sponsoring the event, contact ORLA's Director of Business Development, Marla McColly at 503.428.8694.

For those interested in volunteering or serving as a judge at the Championships, contact ProStart Manager Courtney Smith at 775.354.9895.