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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 $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.

The Future of Health: Tech that Saves Lives

This Challenge runs from March 16th through April 19th, 2026 Healthcare impact... 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!

GamingCommunication

Why Is This Worth Millions?!

Effort: 10 minutesIn 2026, a rare Pokémon card, the Pikachu Illustrator, sold for a record-breaking $16.49 million. Once owned by Logan Paul, the card became the most expensive trading card ever sold, beating out even sports legends like Michael Jordan. But this isn’t just any card. Only 39 were ever given out in a 1998 contest in Japan, and fewer than 25 are known to still exist today. On top of that, this specific card is the only one graded a perfect PSA 10, meaning it’s in near-perfect condition. So why would someone pay that much? Value isn’t just about what something is, but it’s about rarity, story, condition, and emotional connection. For collectors like AJ Scaramucci, this card isn’t just cardboard; it’s history, nostalgia, and status all in one. From rare Pokémon cards to sneakers to vintage items, people are willing to pay big money for things that feel meaningful, unique, and hard to get. Your Task: What Makes Something Valuable? Think about something people collect or care about (cards, shoes, games, merch, etc.). 1. Pick one item that could be considered valuable 2. Explain why people would want it: Is it rare? nostalgic? tied to a brand or story? 3. Level it up: What would make your item worth even more? (limited edition, celebrity connection, condition, etc.) 4. If you had to create a collectible item people would pay big money for, what would it be and why? 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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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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