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About Business Professionals of America

Business Professionals of America is the leading CTSO (Career Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields.

BPA has more than 51,000 members in over 2,300 chapters in 23 states. BPA is a "co-curricular" organization that supports business and information technology educators by offering curriculum based on national standards. Resources and materials are available on-line and designed to be customized to a school's program.

The Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) prepares students to succeed and assesses real-world business skills and problem solving abilities in finance, management, IT and computer applications. It is BPA's showcase program and facilitates students demonstrating their career skills at regional, state and national conferences.

Some of BPA's other major programs include the scholarship program, the National Leadership Academy, and National Officer Elections. The Torch Awards Program and Special Recognition Awards Program recognize students and chapters, respectively, for their leadership and service to the community.

NLC

<br />Thousands of students participate each year in BPA's National Leadership Conference
Thousands of students participate each year in BPA's National Leadership Conference

Mission Statement of Business Professionals of America

The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.


Vision Statement

At Business Professionals of America, we are committed to developing the best possible career and technical education organization for students in the United States. The measure of our success will be the perception that alumni of Business Professionals of America are highly competent and skilled workforce professionals who enable business and industry to maintain the economic vitality and high quality of life associated with our celebrated United States of America.
  • BPA History - The history of Business Professionals of America
  • Pledge, colors, name, and more - Information regarding traditions, the BPA pledge, acronym, name, and colors.
  • BPA National Event Calendar - A general calendar of annual BPA events, from alumni meetings, to state conferences, to NLC, to summer planning meetings.
  • Financial Report - An annual publication presenting a financial position statement of Business Professionals of America is mandated by BPA Policies and Procedures. This page is where those reports will be published.
  • Policies & Procedures - BPA's governing documents, policies, and procedures as approved by the Board of Trustees.