Business Professionals of America
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Business Professionals of America (Also known as BPA) is both a student and professional organization that aims to develop leadership, academic, and technological skills in the workplace among students and leaders within the community. BPA's colors are navy blue, tan, and red.
From the official BPA Website:
"BPA prepares students for the real business world through the skills of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills. BPA opens many more opportunities for students who need the practice to become part of a world-class workforce. As a competitive organization, BPA students compete against others from around the country with direct participation and interaction in business, career/job preparation and workplace abilities. In addition, BPA students also help with the local community through many volunteer projects accomplished throughout the year."
BPA Motto: "Today’s students, Tomorrow’s business professionals"
[edit] BPA Events/Competitions
Many different types of competitions known as events are included for BPA. Some of them are known as "Open Events". These are events that everyone is free to participate in are usually: Math, Business Fundamentals, Computer Security, Information Technology Concepts, and other open tests. Other events that you sign up for (Not open events) include: Global Marketing, Web Site Design, Keyboard Skills, Prepared Speech, Extemporaneous Speech, Spreadsheet Applications, Network Design, PC Servicing and Troubleshooting, C++ programing, Computerized Accounting, Computer Network Technology, and Graphic Design Promotion.
A more exhaustive list of events can be found at the BPA competitive events page
[edit] National Leadership Conference Sites
2003: Dallas, Texas
2004: Cincinnati, Ohio
2005: Anaheim, California
2006: Orlando, Florida
2007: New York, New York
2008: Reno, Nevada
2009: Dallas, Texas
2010: Anaheim, California
2011: Washington D.C.
2012: Chicago, Illinois
