Work-based Learning For All

KnoPro is 100% free and gives high school students meaningful work-based learning experiences they can highlight on resumes and college applications. Sponsored by top companies, each challenge helps students build in-demand skills, confidence, and opportunities to win large cash prizes.

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Looking for real-world experiences to make your college application and resume stand out? Challenges are competitions you can do on a team or solo—in school or out!—where big money's on the line just by helping solve a pressing industry or community problem with your real-life knohow.

Gaming for All

Esports is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, but not everyon... More

Earns

+400 Points

Winner

$10000

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Daily Skillbuilders

Try a Daily Skillbuilder for a chance to win prizes.

Show off your knohow for points and prizes in as little as 10 minutes each day!

Level-up your skills and career knowledge in fields like marketing, finance and healthcare by creating TikTok videos, persuasive emails and more!

EngineeringProblem Solving

Ready, Set, Robo!

Effort: 10 minutesBig news from China! For the first time ever, humanoid robots participated in a half marathon, racing alongside human runners. These high-tech bots weren’t just rolling around—they were jogging, pacing, and balancing just like real athletes. While most didn’t finish the full 13.1 miles (some overheated or shut down!), the fact that they ran at all is a major breakthrough. It shows how far robotics has come and raises interesting questions: Will robots one day race in the Olympics? Could they train athletes? Or even join gym class? Your Task: Design your own “Robot Athlete” of the future! Imagine you’re creating a robot that can compete—or help out—in the world of sports. In your response, include: 🤖 Your robot’s name and the sport it’s involved in ⚙️ What makes it special (features, design, cool abilities) 🏅 How it helps or competes with humans in a safe, helpful, or fun way 💡 A creative twist: does it cheer from the sidelines? Teach soccer to toddlers? Beat world records? Share your ideas. If you have time, sketch your robot with labeled parts and features! More

Earns:
10 pointsAwarded:
(1) $100 e-gift card

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Testimonials

"I love KnoPro because of the opportunities it provides to students. It helps them build real-life skills that can be applied to the workplace and other endeavors."

Gerson Rodriguez

District of Columbia International School

“I was really impressed with the creativity... they made me feel good as a teacher. Experiences like these are what make teaching so rewarding.”

Mark Godinez

South Dade Senior High

“The KnoPro project was relevant to them because it made them think about how they could apply technology in their future careers."

Guilia Matarasso

Monarch High School

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Business

Dhruv M. and Kevin C.

Behind the Screen: AI, Cybersecurity, and Social Media

Social media is your space to connect, laugh, and express yourself. But with hackers, scams,...Learn more

6 weeks ChallengeEarns: +400pts

Problem SolvingCommunicationSocial Awareness

Awarded:
$5000

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