Advance Financial offering teens learning opportunity

NASHVILLE, TN — On Saturday, March 30, the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop will make a stop at Advance Financial in Fayetteville, Tennessee at 2009 Wilson Parkway.& The mobile workshop gives teens hands-on experience in skilled workforce jobs such as welding, construction, heavy machinery, forestry, and more. The workshop is a custom-manufactured, expandable semi-trailer filled with cutting-edge virtual and augmented reality technical career simulators. The demand for skilled workforce jobs has never been higher with the current workforce in Tennessee and across the country reaching retirement age. The Be Pro Be Proud initiative addresses the growing realization that successful careers do not always require a traditional college education. By providing hands-on learning experiences and direct exposure to various trades, it empowers students to make informed decisions about their futures based on a wider array of options. This not only fulfills the immediate needs of the skilled trade industry but also strengthens the economy by cultivating a skilled workforce prepared to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.& By highlighting the value and potential of skilled trades, the program is not only expanding the horizon of career opportunities for young individuals but also addresses the critical workforce shortages affecting various industries. This...