Be Pro Be Proud

05/30/2026

The momentum is REAL.
The impact is GROWING.
And the future is NOW.

Celebrate 10 years of Be Pro Be Proud at our National Conference and be part of what’s next. 🤩

05/28/2026

The workforce is changing—and the need for skilled professionals has never been greater. 🙌

Partner with Be Pro Be Proud to help close the gap, support the next generation, and strengthen the future of your industry.

Let’s build what’s next, together: https://beprobeproud.org/national-become-a-partner

05/27/2026

05/19/2026

We’re grateful for partners like Meta who are investing in workforce development and helping connect students to real opportunities in technical professions.

Draft Day is about more than hiring. It’s about exposure, confidence, and helping students see what is possible for their future.

Thank you to Life at Meta and Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry for continuing to support this work and the next generation of professionals.

05/11/2026

A recent CNBC article highlights a simple reality: while AI is reshaping many careers, skilled trades aren’t going anywhere. 🤷

These roles require interactive work, real-world problem solving, and people on the job. Things technology can’t easily replace. At the same time, demand is growing as experienced workers retire.

The gap is real and so is the opportunity.

Be Pro Be Proud is focused on connecting the next generation to these essential careers.

Read more here: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/08/jobs-apocalypse-ai-proof-skilled-trades.html«

05/08/2026

It started with a mission to change perceptions.

10 years later, it’s a movement shaping the future of skilled careers across the country.

Be part of what’s next at the Be Pro Be Proud 10th Anniversary National Conference: https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026

05/06/2026

On National Skilled Trades Day, we’re reminded why Be Pro Be Proud started in the first place.

We’ve met students who weren’t sure what came next, educators working every day to open new doors, and industry partners who know just how urgent the skills gap has become. Those conversations, and the people behind them, are what drive this mission forward.

Be Pro Be Proud is about more than awareness. It’s about showing up in schools and communities with real tools, real stories, and real pathways to careers that matter. It’s about helping people see themselves in opportunities they may not have considered before.

This work is personal to us, because it’s built on the belief that talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t always. Our job is to help bridge that gap.

Today we’re proud to stand with skilled professions, and even prouder of the people choosing to build their future with their hands, their minds, and their pride.

04/30/2026

States across the country are coming together in Nashville this July.

The National Conference is an opportunity to connect, share, and align around workforce development efforts.

Register today: https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026

04/28/2026

Step inside the Mobile Workshop.

Students are not just hearing about careers. They are experiencing them.

Through virtual reality and interactive simulators, they step into real-world scenarios across construction, fiber optics, electrical line work, and more.

This is where awareness turns into interest. 💪

04/24/2026

In 2026, Be Pro Be Proud marks 10 years of impact.

This milestone is not just a look back. It is a step forward as we continue expanding opportunities for students across the country.

Interested in supporting what comes next?
Explore sponsorship opportunities: https://beprobeproud.org/national-conference-2026/sponsorship