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.

Choose Any Challenge Summer Edition: 2026

It's your chance to win $$$ in our Choose Any Challenge! Take your pick from p... More

Earns

+400 Points

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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!

FinanceProblem Solving

FinTech Innovation

Effort: 10 minutesDue to final exams and end-of-school-year operations, we'll only be running 3 skillbuilders each week. Check back Friday for a new skillbuilder. This skillbuilder is open for submissions until 11:59 PM PT on Friday, May 24. Picture this: managing your money without the stress, all thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI). From helping you save up for that next big concert to investing your spare change, AI is turning into everyone's personal finance guru. Imagine an app that not only tracks your spending but also gives you tips on how to save smarter and invest wisely—all tailored just for you. It's like having a financial advisor in your pocket, always ready to help you make the best money moves. Your Task: Explore the Technology: Dive into the world of AI-powered financial tools. Think about the apps that monitor your spending patterns and suggest budgets that actually fit your lifestyle. How do these tools make managing money easier and more effective for young people like you? Consider the Implications: Reflect on the broader impact of AI in managing personal finances. What does it mean for a machine to guide your financial decisions? How could this change your approach to money, savings, and investments? Consider both the convenience and the need to understand the advice it gives. Are there downsides for privacy or other areas of your life? Risks you might consider first? ✍️ Express Your Ideas: Write a brief thought piece on how AI could transform the way we all handle money. Touch on the possibilities of getting financial advice from an AI, ensuring you're always on top of your financial game. Write a paragraph for your school newsletter where you weigh in on whether or not we should trust our money to machines, and why or why not. More

Earns:
10 pointsAwarded:
(1) $100 Gift Card winner

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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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Business

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.

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Only 2% of high students complete an internship. KnoPro has the other 98% covered!

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