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May 13, 2024

Weyerhaeuser supports skills training through Be Pro Be Proud partnership

SEATTLE -- Weyerhaeuser Company entered into a national partnership with Be Pro Be Proud an initiative led by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas (ASCC/AIA) to raise awareness among middle and high school stude...

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May 9, 2024

Many in Gen Z ditch colleges for trade schools. Meet the 'toolbelt generation'

Many in Gen Z ditch colleges for trade schools. Meet the 'toolbelt generation'

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May 9, 2024

High-paying jobs that don't need a college degree? Thousands of them sit empty

High-paying jobs that don't need a college degree? Thousands of them sit empty

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Mar 22, 2024

Article Written about BPBPNC wins Technical Writing Award for Forest Resource Assn.

An article written about Be Pro Be Proud NC for the Forest Resource Association has won the 2024 FRA Regional Technical Writing Award. Click here to read the article in its entirety. Published with permission from the Forest Resource Association. 

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Feb 22, 2024

Be Pro Be Proud NC stops at Montgomery Central Middle School

Taking care of business learning about the skilled tradesWorking 9-5 at a skill reaps benefitsWest Middle School Wolverines got to explore the Be Pro Be Proud NC mobile workshop recently. They are learning about the different careers in CTE and the differ...

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Feb 8, 2024

And a word from one of our Partners

Carolina CAT: Building the Construction Trades from the Ground Up

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Jan 24, 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 Movement" giveaway! 🌟 He was presented with the laptop and...

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Oct 16, 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 full of tools and resources to help students explore an...

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Sep 14, 2023

Polk Co. students enjoy opportunity to experience workforce simulators

Polk Co. students enjoy opportunity to experience workforce simulators

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Sep 11, 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 stations such as driving a tractor trailer, welding, operatin...

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May 17, 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 focusing on workforce development, worker safety, sustainable...

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Apr 27, 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

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