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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.

Tech for a Thriving Tomorrow

Imagine a world where technology doesn’t just connect people, but it transform... 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!

HospitalitySocial Awareness

Why is this So Bright?

Effort: 10 minutesThat bright red candy or neon-blue drink didn’t happen by accident. Food dyes are used to make food look more fun, fresh, or exciting, even if the taste stays the same. Government work isn’t just about laws or elections; it also affects everyday situations, like what shows up on store shelves. Decisions about food influence people without them even realizing it. Today, colorful foods are common in snacks and drinks, especially ones marketed to young people. Government agencies pay attention to patterns, such as what is being sold, who it is sold to, and where it appears. Before rules are created, someone has to ask careful questions and think about impact. This kind of work depends on social awareness and understanding how products affect real people. Your Task: Imagine you were given control over your state’s health agency social media account for a day, where you could share a message with the public. 1: Take a Photo Take a photo of (or look for a picture of) one food or drink you already have access to that looks very bright or artificial in color, such as candy, cereal, chips, soda, frosting, or a sports drink. 2: Observe & Reflect Reflect on the questions below: • What color stands out the most? Do you see any food dyes listed in the ingredients? • Who do you think this food is designed to attract? • Where do you usually see this food sold? 3: Write the Social Media Caption Write a short caption, about 3–5 lines, that does all three things below: • Start with one sentence that makes someone stop scrolling. • In one or two sentences, explain why the government might care about foods like this and who it could affect the most. • End with one question you would ask the company or the people reading the post that would make them reflect further on the topic. More

Earns:
10 pointsAwarded:
(1) $100 e-gift card

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Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology

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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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