May 15th, 2023 HONORING THE COMMITMENT SKILLED PROFESSIONS SIGNING DAY RECOGNIZES CHEROKEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORSCHEROKEE COUNTY, GA (May 16, 2023) – Be Pro Be Proud Georgia, a comprehensive initiative that connects students to Read More
May 9th, 2023 2023 Skilled Professions Signing Day Cherokee County recently hosted the Skilled Professions Signing Day, organized by Be Pro Be Proud Georgia, the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED), the Cherokee County School District, and Chattahoochee Technical College. The event aimed to honor and celebrate the commitment of high school seniors in pursuing skilled professions. Read More
May 1st, 2023 "Clayton the Great!" Industrial Block Party Kickoff for Economic... The Clayton County Office of Economic Development invites all residents, employees, and business owners to join us as we Kickoff Economic Development Week 2023 with a Clayton the Great themed Read More
April 6th, 2023 Be Pro, Be Proud tour opens skilled trades to students Students from across Liberty County are getting a look, and a handson approach, at what their futures might hold.Bradwell institute students tried their hands at virtual welding, virtual truck driving Read More
March 30th, 2023 Be Pro Be Proud GA feature in Trux Magazine WITH A FOCUS on professionalism and authentic experiences, a workforce development effort called Be Pro Be Proud is helping introduce students of all ages to the rich potential of trade careers, Read More
February 10th, 2023 Newton County Agency & Georgia Piedmont Technical College Host Mobile... COVINGTON, Ga. — The Be Pro Be Proud Mobile GA Mobile Workshop toured the county’s three public high schools and College and Career Academy this week to give Newton middle and high school Read More
February 1st, 2023 Early Exposure to Skilled Trades Right now, America 's workforce is facing a challenge. More than 26 percent of current skilled professionals are at or near retirement age; however, our country's workforce isn't prepared Read More
January 27th, 2023 Qcells Expansion Puts Focus on Georgia Tech’s iWorks Program The good news: Northwest Georgia is slated to get a big economic development boost following a major announcement and planned company expansion that promises to create 3,500 new jobs. The challenge: Read More
December 8th, 2022 Be Pro, Be Proud Georgia event held in Burke County (BURKE COUNTY, GA) - It's stressful for students as they try to figure out what they want to do with their lives.In Burke County, students got a chance to check out some interesting jobs, that are Read More