The Be Pro Be Proud National Conference in Greenville, South Carolina was incredible. We spend several days discussing our organization’s future, sharing best practices, and enjoying fellowship with one another. We are committed to our effort to bring a new generation of pride, progress, and professionals to North America’s skilled workforce. Thank you to our conference sponsors Weyerhaeuser, SPEVCO, and Groove Jones.
Be Pro Be Proud
Non-profit Organizations
Little Rock, Arkansas 1,229 followers
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About us
Right now, Arkansas’s workforce is facing a challenge. Over 23% of the current skilled professionals are at or near retirement age. But our state’s workforce isn’t prepared to fill the positions our retiring workers are creating. Now is the time to act. By changing how Arkansans think about the job opportunities provided by skilled professions, we can inspire today’s youth and lead them, and our state, down the path to prosperity.
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https://beprobeproud.org
External link for Be Pro Be Proud
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
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1200 W Capitol Ave
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201, US
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Nice feature from The Wall Street Journal on how the younger generation is showcasing their skilled profession through video content on social media. #plumbing #electrician #lineman #welder https://lnkd.in/g5_kJ3sf
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We commend Walmart on their public announcement to launch a training program for hourly workers in its U.S. stores and supply networks providing them an opportunity to move into skilled roles in facilities maintenance, #refrigeration, #heating, #ventilation and #airconditioning, and #automation. The company has committed to boosting this workforce from 450 to roughly 2,000 in the next two years. https://lnkd.in/gZfeWXsw
Walmart offers new perks for workers, from a new bonus plan to opportunities in skilled trade jobs
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of trucking industry veteran Connie Vaughan of Cleveland, Tennessee, and steel executive Amy Rogers of Little Rock, Arkansas, to our national board. Connie and Amy are dynamic additions to the Be Pro Be Pro National Board as we continue to grow the scope of our work in developing the next generation's technical workforce. Their depth of knowledge enhances our commitment to fostering collaboration among industry leaders to drive innovation and advocate for technical career opportunities nationwide. https://lnkd.in/dJJVKKGc
Trucking, steel industry veterans named to Be Pro Be Proud national board - Talk Business & Politics
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We are incredibly grateful to partner with Lockheed Martin. Thank you for supporting our mission of bringing a new generation of pride, progress and professionals to America’s skilled workforce! We commend you on your hires! Aaron Huckaby Andrew Parker
Lockheed Martin - Camden Operations was proud to present 27 employment certificates to high school graduates from several local districts at recent award ceremonies. As a result of our onsite recruiting event in February, these graduates were hired to fill open assembler, expediter, and machinist positions, to which they’ll seamlessly transition via the Camden Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program (CMAP). Lockheed Martin is committed to developing the next generation of Arkansas’ skilled workforce. Seeing this vision become reality through the combined efforts of onsite recruiting, sponsorships with organizations like Be Pro Be Proud, and CMAP has been truly rewarding. To our 27 new hires, welcome to the team! Thank you in advance for helping our customers stay #AheadofReady.
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Be Pro Be Proud is grateful to partner with the Arkansas National Guard. Today at Camp Joseph T. Robinson we learned more about the critical services they provide to the state and the career opportunities available. Please visit https://lnkd.in/gNr676ZX to learn more about their mission. Andrew Parker Chrissy Jennings, MBA jJoanna Bunten Emily K. Lamm Sarah Anne Fulmer
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Thankful to spend the day with the Walmart Facilities team. A special shout out to Valeria Moody, Christy Gardner, Shelley Harbison and RJ Zanes for spending time touring one of our mobile workstations.
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This week, we celebrated our final Draft Day event of the season! Held at Pulaski Tech Grand Hall, Draft Day Central Arkansas was presented by Dassault Falcon Jet. We'd like to thank all of our partners and participants who helped make this event a success! #DraftDay2024 Together, we're leading a new generation of pride, progress, and professionals to the skilled workforce.
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Join us today as we observe National Skilled Trades Day! Interested in learning more about professions in our skilled workforce? Visit beprobeproud.org!
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This week, we celebrated a successful Draft Day event, presented by Conagra Brands at Cyclone Arena in partnership with the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce - Russellville Regional Economic Development Alliance. Representatives from 38 state-wide organizations and 9 regional high schools were paired for career explorations and interviews, totaling over 150 interviews throughout the event. Thank you to all of our partners and participants! Together, we’re leading the movement to bring a new generation of pride and progress to our skilled workforce.
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