Business Professionals of America

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Business Professionals of America, or BPA, is a career and technical student organization that is headquartered in Columbus, OH. BPA 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.

The official BPA website claims:

"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."

At the beginning of meetings or other events, BPA members will often recite their pledge: "We are met in a spirit of friendship and goodwill as we prepare for productive lives in business and office careers. We work together to develop professionalism and leadership through Business Professionals of America and pledge our loyalty to our nation."

BPA's motto is: "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, including Financial Math, Business Fundamentals, Computer Security, and Information Technology Concepts. Other events ("not open events") include Global Marketing, Web Site Design, Keyboard Skills, Prepared Speech, Extemporaneous Speech, Spreadsheet Applications, Network Design, PC Servicing and Troubleshooting, Fundamentals of Programming, Computerized Accounting, Computer Network Technology, and Graphic Design Promotion.

A more exhaustive list of events can be found at the BPA competitive events page.