January 24th, 2024 HP Chromebook Laptop Winner chosen 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉We are thrilled to announce that Trent Nichols, a senior at Jimmy C Draughn High School in Valdese, NC, is the lucky winner of the HP Chromebook Laptop in our "Join the Read More
October 16th, 2023 Exploring Future Career Paths in Richmond Co ROCKINGHAM — Over 700 students in Richmond County Schools this week will have a chance to exit the classroom and enter into virtual reality. The Be Pro Be Proud bus delivers a mobile experience Read More
September 14th, 2023 Polk Co. students enjoy opportunity to experience workforce simulators Polk Co. students enjoy opportunity to experience workforce simulators Read More
September 11th, 2023 Elkin City Schools students explore trades with Be Pro Be Proud NC On Aug. 28-31, the Be Pro Be Proud mobile workshop tractor trailer brought real life experiences to Elkin City Schools. Students and staff were able to test their skills in various professional Read More
May 17th, 2023 Celebration of Construction on the National Mall in DC Equipment manufacturers, technology companies and construction industry organizations took over the National Mall from Sunday, May 14 – Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Exhibits Read More
April 27th, 2023 The Be Pro Be Proud initiative comes to Dare’s COA campus The Be Pro Be Proud initiative comes to Dare’s COA campus Read More
February 20th, 2023 Lenoir Co. Students get hands on experience learning about trade careers. Lenoir Co Students get hands on experience learning about trade careers.KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — From construction to operating heavy equipment and commercial truck driving, students were able to Read More
February 9th, 2023 Construction Job Openings Increase 5% in December Uptick for Construction Job Openings in DecemberThe count of open, unfilled jobs for the overall economy increased in December, rising to 11 million, the highest level since July. This was a surprise Read More
January 17th, 2023 Unique Solution to Encourage Kids to Join the Skilled Trades Industry Perception of the building industry is important to the overall health of the industry. What if young people were taught that the trades can offer a great salary? That they’re cutting-edge, Read More