The Be Pro Be Proud mobile truck made stops at Cherokee and Volunteer high schools on April 22, giving students the opportunity to explore career pathways in technical professions.
Using simulators and virtual reality, students explored careers and skills in fields such as construction, heavy equipment operation, plumbing, line work, excavation, commercial driving, welding, machining, forestry and agriculture.
The goal is to open new avenues for students by highlighting high-demand, well-paying careers that do not require a traditional four-year degree.
A group of student ambassadors, dubbed Most Valuable Pros (MVPs) volunteered at each school to assist other students. The MVPs at Cherokee were Abby Heeps, Austin Elkins, Kaylee Davis, Brayley Bowlin, Sammy Augusta, Kenzie Turnmire, Brady Brewer and Gaby Catron. The MVPs at Volunteer were Wyatt Williams, Shannon Trivette, Malaki Manis, Seth Horton, Sam Drinnon, Shane Simpson and Robby Navarro. At Volunteer, the culinary arts program provided a meal for the student volunteers and truck staff.
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