Teachers, students tout ProStart culinary program as career pathway

Oct 27, 2026

Sultan High School's culinary teacher described ProStart as a nationally recognized career-technical program offering ServSafe certification, competition opportunities, and pathways to jobs or further education; staff said about 164 students participate and some earned on-the-spot job offers last year.

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Sultan High School principal Serena Whitmire Skeath introduced a presentation on the school's ProStart culinary program. Culinary teacher Stephanie Vento described ProStart as "much more than a cooking class," explaining it combines culinary skills with restaurant management and leadership training and prepares students for college, apprenticeships, military service, or direct entry into the workforce.

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