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​ProStart students from Lakeshore and Chalmette High Schools represented Louisiana at the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore, in the Culinary and Management competitions, respectively.

The Lakeshore team demonstrated their techniques and creativity in the culinary competition via a three-course menu that featured scallops, beef and strawberries. Chalmette showcased their “Española” restaurant concept in the Management competition while answering operational and marketing questions from a panel of judges.

Both teams won their respective qualifying competitions at the Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational in New Orleans in March and traveled to Baltimore at no expense thanks to TABASCO Brand. The festivities included a spectacular team dinner and remarks from Stan Harris, President and CEO of the Louisiana Restaurant Association. Among the many special guests was Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Laurie Hernandez, who gave a celebratory toast at the closing ceremony in honor of all the competitors.

ProStart is a nationwide, two-year program for high school students that develops the best and brightest talent into tomorrow's industry leaders. From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart's industry-driven curriculum provides real-world educational opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime.

​By bringing the industry and the classroom together, ProStart gives students a platform to discover new interests and talents and opens the door for fulfilling careers. Students who complete the program are awarded the Certificate of Achievement and are eligible for scholarship opportunities and course credits at more than 75 of the country's leading hospitality and culinary arts colleges and universities.