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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...

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...

Apr 27, 2023

The Be Pro Be Proud initiative comes to Dare’s COA campus

Feb 20, 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 get hands-on experience Tuesday on the Be Pro Be Proud...

Feb 9, 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 rise, as noted by many analysts, particularly given a g...

Jan 17, 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, exciting, and cool? Our guest, Tim Minton talks about how t...

Jan 12, 2023

Be Pro Be Proud NC allows students to explore skilled trades

Middle and high school students across Buncombe County Schools are experiencing life as skilled professionals as part of a unique, hands-on Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. Be Pro Be Proud NC has brought its Mobile Workshop to several schools...

Dec 20, 2022

Some Associate degrees have big payoffs by John Hood

Suppose you are about to graduate from a North Carolina high school. Your grades are good but not great, and your primary goal after graduation is to get the schooling you need for a fulfilling career with good earnings potential. Should you head off...

Dec 20, 2022

Housing Crisis Compounded by Record Shortage of Construction Workers

RALEIGH, N.C. — Crews can't build new homes fast enough to ease the Triangle's housing crunch. Alongside supply chain issues and the fast pace of people moving into the Triangle, staffing shortages are compounding the issue.The construction...

Oct 26, 2022

Congresswoman Virginia Fox Praises Be Pro Be Proud on the floor of the House of Representatives

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Oct 16, 2022

JOCO WORKS 2022 sparks career interests for eighth-grade students

Johnston County 8th graders were the first in NC to view the Be Pro Be Proud NC mobile workshops in person.

May 2, 2022

North Carolina Builders Boost Workforce Development Efforts

The North Carolina home building industry is taking meaningful action to increase the visibility of technical careers and training opportunities available in the state. The North Carolina Home Builders Educational and Charitable Foundation recently s...