Timeline
2022
March 24, 2022
20,000 Students Impacted
Be Pro Be Proud GA reached its first milestone of educating 20,000 students about jobs in skilled trades.
2021
November 10, 2021
5,000 Students Join the Movement
Be Pro Be Proud GA exceeds its milestone of 5,000 students signing up to receive information from employers and training providers related to their skills sets.
May 10, 2021
First Annual Signing Day
Be Pro Be Proud GA hosts its first annual Skilled Professions Signing Day to honor students entering in-demand careers.
2020
July 29, 2020
GEORGIA ADDRESSING SKILLS GAP
The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) announced the launch of Be Pro Be Proud Georgia – an initiative to bring a new generation of pride, progress, and professionals to Cherokee, metro Atlanta, and Georgia’s skilled workforce.