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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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 $300,000 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.

New Challenge Alert!

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.

Healthcare is Hiring

You're in charge. How would you fix the healthcare worker shortage? Healthcare... 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!

Art & DesignCommunication

Symbolizing Social Good

Effort: 10 minutesLogos are more than just images—they're symbols that communicate a company’s mission and values at a glance. Consider the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) iconic panda, which perfectly represents wildlife conservation, or TOMS Shoes’ logo, embodying their mission to give back with every purchase. A powerful logo can inspire, resonate with people, and build trust in a company’s cause. Now imagine you’re starting your own social business—a company with a mission to make the world a better place. What would your logo look like? How would it reflect your values and goals? Designing a logo isn't just about creativity; it’s about making a statement that captures your mission and resonates with others. Your Task: Choose Your Social Enterprise What do you want your social enterprise to be? Will you start a clothing company whose mission it is to eliminate "fast fashion"? Or maybe a jewelry company aiming to improve the lives of refugee women you employ? Create Your Logo Now that you've chosen your social enterprise, draw a simple yet meaningful logo that represents your mission (use paper or digital tools). Explain Your Design Write 2-3 sentences describing your logo's elements (shapes, colors, symbols). Explain how these choices reflect your mission and the message you want to share with the world. 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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Finance

Jessica X. & Jennifer X.

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. From affordabl...Learn more

4 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.

This recognition underscores our dedication to empowering students through innovative educational opportunities. Learn More

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