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The generous support provided by sponsors and volunteers is essential to the IRAEF's continued work with ProStart® students to build Illinois' hospitality workforce. You can get involved as a sponsor, volunteer, partner, and more.

Support the future of hospitality by donating to the IRAEF, click here to contribute today!

Please submit the below form to let us know how you would like to be involved with IRAEF. Contact Jessica Blomquist at jblomquist @illinoisrestaurants.org for more information.

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