HVAC Techs are the people who keep Arkansas cool — literally. 😎❄️ And with training programs like those offered at UA-PTC and employment opportunities with the AR National Guard, getting into this field is more doable than ever.

Reminiscing on the 2025 National Conference reminds us just how powerful collaboration can be when it comes to creating real change. The Arkansas team represented with heart, purpose, & a drive to lead the movement forward. We’re PROud of the work happening right here at home. 💪

Teamwork makes the dream work—and we’re kicking off a new series spotlighting the people behind Be Pro Be Proud! Andrew Parker is the Executive Director of Be Pro Be Proud & champion for our organization! Fun fact: Andrew is a certified diving instructor!

The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce & the AIA have been named the 2025 COSMA Award recipient—recognized nationally for their impact. At the heart of this award is Be Pro Be Proud, an Arkansas-born initiative. 🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/3UE7Lxf

Draft Summit 2025 recap 📹 Back-to-school season is here, & we’re fired up to connect with a whole new class of students through Draft Day events across the state! Draft Day 2026 registration is opening soon. If your organization wants to be involved, now’s the time! 📱

Back to school means one thing… the Be Pro Be Proud mobile workshop is back on the road! 🚛💨 We’re kicking off the year with a packed tour schedule in Arkansas, giving students a chance to explore real careers & tech through immersive VR experiences.

Not your average career day. 🔥 It’s your future—unlocked. 🔓 #beprobproudar #arkansastour #mobileworkshop #careerexploration #futurefocused #careerready #studentsuccess #arkansasstudents #arkansaseducation #careeropportunities #buildyourfuture

If getting into a high-demand career that pays well is your vibe, you’re in the right place. 💪💰 From welders and electricians to plumbers and heavy equipment operators, these careers aren’t just in demand—they’re waiting for you. PROfessions available: bit.ly/4lPkhWK

“This opportunity gives students the opportunity to employ right after high school.” 👏 Felicia Wheat, Academy Coach for Pulaski County School District, knows how powerful Draft Day really is. 📣 Registration for 2026 opens soon—don’t miss it!

Partner Spotlight: Central Arkansas Water 💧 We’re PROud to highlight Central Arkansas Water, for showing up big at Draft Day— & bringing a little extra joy with them (yes, we’re talking about the sweet pup 🐶). Thank you for investing in Arkansas’s future workforce!

Today we honor the people who build, move, grow, and power our world. 💪 Labor Day isn’t just a holiday—it’s a reminder that every profession is essential to keeping America strong. Here’s to the workforce shaping our future. 🚀 #laborday2025 #beprobeproud #bluecollarlife

NOT US. ❌Playing in the dirt as a kid was fun—but doing it as an adult? Even better. It pays big bucks. 💰🚜 Want to keep the fun going and get paid for it? DIG deeper here: bit.ly/4lPkhWK #beprobproudar #heavyequipmentoperator #careerready #buildyourfuture

September is National Chicken Month! 🐔 For 70+ years, The Poultry Federation has supported growers, processors & communities across AR, MO & OK—showing students how this industry opens doors to careers in ag, tech & beyond.

Imagine a world with no truck drivers… yikes. 😳 From the snacks you grab after school to the phone in your pocket—everything rode on a truck to get to you. 🚚 This week, we’re shouting out the PROs behind the wheel. Drop a 🚛 if you’re thankful for truck drivers!

Behind every skyline, stadium, and street is a PRO who made it possible. 🏗️ This National Tradesmen Day, we celebrate the professionals shaping the world we live in—and the students who are next in line to do the same. 🚀

September is National Workforce Development Month! 🚀 Be Pro Be Proud helps Arkansas students turn curiosity into careers—building pathways from the classroom to high-demand professions. This isn’t just workforce development, it’s FUTURE development.

Want to change your future? Start with a skill that pays off—literally. 💰 The demand for PROfessionals is higher than ever, and these careers come with great paychecks and real opportunities. See what’s waiting for you: monkeylink.co/7bc261

Next stop: YOUR school? 👀What if you could test-drive your future before you graduate? That’s exactly what our Mobile Workshop is all about. 🚛💥 Step inside, try the simulators, and see what your tomorrow could look like. Comment a 😉if you see your school on the list!

We had an awesome time at the Clay Shooting Tournament supporting Scouting America Natural State Council! Big thanks to our partners Lexicon, Inc. & Arkansas National Guard — and to Union Pacific Railroad for helping us give back to a top-performing Scout! 🎯👏

Not your average 9–5. 😎 Imagine your camera roll looking like THIS. 🤯 Here’s PROOF that work can be extremely fun! DIG deeper: ar.beprobeproud.org/professions #beprobproudar #heavyequipmentoperator #careerready #buildyourfuture #careerexploration