ServSafe Training
Prepare for food-safety exams, find classes and access certification support for managers and teams.
Find ServSafe training →AHA Education
Training that moves Arkansas hospitality forward
From a student's first look at hospitality to industry certifications and professional growth, AHA connects people with practical education for every stage of a hospitality career.
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Start with the opportunity that fits
Find food-safety certification, high-school career education, scholarships, professional development and workforce pathways through AHA and our trusted partners.
ProStart
Help students build culinary and management skills through an industry-driven, work-based learning program.
Explore ProStart →Hospitality Scholarships
Learn how the AHA Education Foundation supports Arkansas students preparing for hospitality and tourism careers.
Explore scholarships →Professional Development
Build leadership and hospitality-management skills through career-focused learning and industry credentials.
View professional development →Build Arkansas hospitality talent
Explore Arkansas degree and certificate programs, high-school pathways, Restaurant Ready training and practical resources for hospitality employers.
Explore workforce and career pathways →National Park College
Online culinary career training
National Park College offers flexible online culinary career training for aspiring cooks, bakers and working foodservice professionals. Programs range from foundational kitchen skills to American Culinary Federation-aligned certification pathways, kitchen management and food-safety credentials. Review each program's certification requirements before enrolling because some external exams and work-experience requirements are completed separately.
Culinary Arts Certification Program
ACF Certified Culinarian-aligned training with a World Food Safety Organization Food Protection Manager voucher.
View program →Fundamental Cooking Certification
Foundational culinary instruction aligned with the ACF Certified Fundamentals Cook pathway.
View program →Kitchen Management and Culinary Training
Cooking, food safety and management training designed for working foodservice professionals.
View program →Pastry and Culinary Arts Training
Pastry and culinary instruction aligned with the ACF Certified Fundamental Pastry Cook pathway.
View program →A lifelong pathway
Education across the career journey
AHA helps connect classrooms, hospitality employers and training partners so talent can discover the industry, build practical skills and keep advancing.
Discover hospitalityCareer exploration, classroom speakers and ProStart introduce students to the range of opportunities in Arkansas hospitality.
Build essential skillsServSafe and industry training strengthen food safety, service, operations and workforce readiness.
Advance a careerScholarships, professional development and employer connections help emerging leaders take the next step.
Connect education and industry
Bring hospitality experience into the classroom
AHA can help schools connect with hospitality professionals for career exploration, culinary expertise, hotel management, tourism and entrepreneurship.