What is BPA?

Business Professionals of America, Michigan Association Business Professionals of America, National Association

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Business Professionals of America is a national career and technical student organization consisting of 23 state associations and more than 54,000 members. The organization serves students who are currently, or were previously enrolled, in a business education program at a secondary or postsecondary institution. Chapters are located in high schools, career/technical centers, postsecondary technical institutions, junior and community colleges, and colleges and universities.

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.

Our student club has been very successful. Students from our club have competed not only in Michigan, but Des Moines, IA; Louisville, KY; Dallas, TX; San Antonio, TX; San Francisco, CA; Anaheim, CA; New York City, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Cincinnati, OH; Minneapolis, MN; and Reno, NV. This year, we go to Anaheim, CA.

Our club has had State and National Officers as well as Regional, State, and National Champions..

Important Dates for 2009-10

Regional Leadership Conference: January 8th, Henry Ford Community College

State Leadership Conference: March 18-21, Grand Rapids

National Leadership Conference: May 5-9, Anaheim, California