[company_age]87.0[/company_age][employees]1-10 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The Texas Restaurant Foundation (TRF) is a non-profit organization established in 1981 and serves as the workforce development arm of the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA), the state's leading hospitality industry association. TRF's mission is to connect individuals with rewarding career paths in the restaurant industry through scholarships, mentoring programs, internships, educational programming, and workforce development initiatives. 

TRF's programs are specifically designed to address the needs of the Texas restaurant industry, the second-largest employer in the state. Its focus on career development and workforce training sets it apart from other non-profit organizations in the hospitality industry. TRF's unique approach includes:

* **Texas ProStart:** A high school culinary program preparing students for careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
* **Culinary Educators Training Conference (CETC):** A conference for culinary educators in Texas to enhance their skills and knowledge.
* **Professional development training:** Training programs for new and existing restaurant personnel.
* **Industry-based education:** Providing culinary educators with industry-based education to improve high school foodservice education standards.

TRF's strong network of partners and supporters, including the Texas Restaurant Association, industry leaders, and individual donors, allows it to provide valuable resources and support to the Texas restaurant community. As a leading organization in the Texas restaurant industry, TRF plays a vital role in developing and supporting the state's culinary workforce. Its programs and initiatives have a significant impact on the industry, helping to ensure a strong and vibrant restaurant scene in Texas.[/description][ps]Educational programs, scholarships, mentoring programs, internships, workforce development initiatives[/ps]