2025 HIGH SCHOOL VISITATION PROGRAM APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in bringing your culinary arts and hospitality students to the 2025 National Restaurant Association Restaurant Show. In order to be considered for this program, please complete this form in its entirety and submit no later than December 20, 2024. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

The application must be completed by a school instructor/administrator on behalf of the culinary or hospitality program.

Space is limited. Applying to participate does not guarantee acceptance.

Please refer to the National Restaurant Association Show website for detailed information about the program and the application and registration process.

Questions? Reach us at RestaurantShowPrograms@informa.com.

We look forward to the opportunity to include you in our 2025 High School Visitation Program!

Contact Information

High School Name (please include official name - no abbreviations or nicknames) *

Lead Instructor / Contact Person Name (this person will receive all communications regarding this program) *

Lead Instructor / Contact Person Email Address *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

Postal Code *

Phone *

Do you use the ProStart Curriculum? *

Supporting Documentation

Please submit the following supporting documentation with this application:

1. Course Syllabus *

2. Essay: In 500 words or less, tell us why the students from your school should be invited to participate in the National Restaurant Association Show's High School Visitation Program. This essay is your opportunity to describe your students’ passion and commitment to the industry, and why they should attend the 2025 Show. (NOTE: You may attach a document below if you prefer, just make a comment in this box indicating the attachment). *

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Attach the essay here (if preferred)

Additional supporting documents (optional)

Orientation Sessions

All students and chaperones must attend one orientation session before visiting the Show floor. Orientation sessions take place onsite at McCormick Place. There are two sessions to choose from, and each is approximately 45 minutes in length.

From the options listed, please select your first and second choices for orientation sessions. Please note that this selection does not guarantee your orientation time. We will contact you to confirm your assigned orientation session.

Monday, May 19: 9:30 am CT

Tuesday, May 20: 9:30 am CT

First Choice *

Second Choice *

Any additional comments? (Optional)