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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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Real-World ProjectsDo short, fun projects from top companies in fields like AI, Business, and Healthcare.

Cash PrizesWinners earn cash, and everyone earns points for major prizes and raffles.

Build Your ResumeShowcase your work to potential employers, colleges, and scholarship committees.

MentorshipWork solo or in teams, and get feedback and support from industry professionals.

More than $225,000 awarded to students and schools

KnoPro celebrates student creativity and problem-solving by awarding cash prizes to students and schools for outstanding industry project submissions. These rewards recognize hard work, innovation, and skill development—helping students gain confidence and real-world experience for resumes and college applications.

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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.

Real Estate, Real Impact: Build a REIT that Builds the Future

Real estate isn’t just about buying property; it’s about building the future. ... More

Earns

+400 Points

Winner

$10000

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Daily Skillbuilders

10 minutes a Day. Earn Points & Skills.

Level-up your skills and career knowledge by creating TikTok videos, persuasive emails and more!

OtherCommunication

The Surfboard-Stealing Otter

Effort: 10 minutesIn October of 2025, a surfer was catching waves in Santa Cruz, California, when she felt something nip her foot — and turned to see a sea otter perched on her surfboard! Despite her attempts to shoo it away, the otter refused to budge until a firefighter helped her retrieve the board. But this wasn’t a one-time stunt. A photographer has since spotted the same bold otter in multiple board-stealing incidents, including one where it grabbed a surfboard leash and tried to pull it backward. Locals think it might be Otter 841, a famous sea otter known for stealing surfboards back in 2023, though no one is sure since 841 lost her ID tag. Officials have reminded surfers to clap, splash water, or paddle to shore if an otter gets too close. Southern sea otters, also called California sea otters, were once nearly hunted to extinction for their soft fur. In 1938, just 50 were found in Big Sur, CA, but thanks to conservation efforts, their numbers have grown to about 3,000 today, though they’re still endangered. These playful animals are a vital part of ocean ecosystems, helping keep kelp forests healthy by eating sea urchins. Stories like this one remind us that while wildlife can be funny and surprising, humans and animals share the same spaces, and it’s our job to protect them with respect and care. Your Turn: Design a short awareness campaign to help protect sea otters and keep surfers safe. Your campaign could be: A funny poster or meme (“Don’t Get Board-Jacked by an Otter!” 🦦🏄‍♀️). Describe it. A short PSA video for social media A sign that could go up near a surf spot. Describe it. Include: A catchy slogan One safety tip for surfers One fact about why sea otters are important to the ocean ecosystem More

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

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Testimonials

"KnoPro provides students with fun and exciting opportunities to creatively tap into their thoughts and get rewarded for their ideas. It is an engaging site that keeps students coming back for more!"

Maira Jamil

Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology

“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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Technology

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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Highlighting our commitment to providing high school students with real-world, project-based learning experiences that develop in-demand skills.

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