Hi this is Kyron Robinson back with another episode of the PRA Podcast for Tuesday, January 17th, 2023.

Today we have a very brief show.

1. First, we’ll discuss PRA Updates - We’ll talk about the creation of 11 new “city resource rooms”

• Login to ProRank Academy and perform a 'Sitewide Search" for the city or regional room you are looking for

2. Next, we’ll discuss PennDOT Mentor-Protege Program Updates - We have newly updated MPP templates for both consultants and contractors as of 1.11.23

• Visit the MPP Resources Page to see all of the newly updated MPP templates and MPP Open Q&A Call videos discussed

3. Finally will provide event information and logistics for the Pathways to PennDOT event happening on January 18, 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pa

• Learn more about the event and Get Registered HERE

In this episode, we review two new MPP notices on ProRank Academy and announce another Thursday Live MPP Review call happening today 12.8.22 at 11:00 am.

1. See Links to MPP Notices on PRA Below:

• 119 Jefferson County Project
• PA 68 Corridor Improvement Project

2. See MPP Live Call Registration HERE

View This Episode's Video HERE

In this bonus episode, we’ll learn more about ProRank Business Solutions, how we were started, who some of the clients have been, and the PennDOT Supportive Services Programs that ProRank administers for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Links to all programs discussed and their websites can be found in the description. Please visit ProRankllc.com to learn more about ProRank Business Solutions, LLC.

PennDOT’s DBE Program Home Page

DBE SSC Program Brochure

PennDOT’s DB Program Home Page

DB SSC Program Brochure

PennDOT’s OJT Program Home Page

OJT SSC Program Brochure

View This Episode's Video HERE

This bonus episode provides an overview of why we say ProRank Academy helps users Educate, Network, & Get Work. This episode also clears up misperceptions about pricing and the cost to access PRA, Please see links to the Free and Paid user levels below:

• Free Public SignUp
• Basic Business SignUP
• Premium Business SignUP
• Certification Service SignUp
• Agency User SignUp
• Enhanced Diverse Business SignUp

Remember, DBEs certified with the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program or PAUCP just need to complete their annual survey at ANA.PennDBE.com to get started with 12 months of Enhanced Diverse Business Access for them and their organization.

Diverse Businesses certified with The National Minority Diversity Supplier Council (NMSDC) or EMSDC, The Women's Business Enterprise Council (WBEC), The SBA, or the Us Department of Veteran Affairs just need to complete their annual survey at ANA.PADBSSC.com to get started with 12 months of Enhanced Diverse Business Access for them and their organization.