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About BPA

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, and we are growing! To learn how your school can start a chapter, click here!.

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 assess real-world business skills and problem solving abilities in finance, management, IT and computer applications. To view a list of available events go to www.bpa.org/compete.aspx?go=eventlist

Competitions

This year:
Regional Competition will be in Allen, TX. Date: TBA

State Competition will be in Fort Worth. March 2011.
National Competition will be in Chicago, IL! May 2011.

Why Join?

  • Explore careers in business and
    technical industries.
  • Compete and be recognized at the regional, state and national levels.
  • Gain real-world business experience.
  • Participate in and organize community
    service projects while working
    towards awards.
  • Travel to cities around the country to
    attend conferences / competitions.
  • Network with professionals and other
    students and build lasting friendships.
  • Run for office at the local, state and
    national level and lead in significant
    ways.
  • Build communication and
    presentation skills.
  • Strengthen character and ability to
    work on a team.

Upcoming Events

  1. Help with Career Day - Oct. 28
  2. BPA Local Officers Leadership Training Event - Nov. 12 in Commerce
  3. BPA Regional Leadership Conference and Competition - Jan. 

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