Do you need another reason to join? Check out a personal story about how BPA helped a student Give Purpose to Potential! Business Professionals of America (BPA) is a club that allows students to learn about and compete with other high school students in business events. Some of the events include: Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Video Creation, Broadcast News, Word Processing, Desktop Publishing, Presentations, Website Development, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Application/Interview, Banking/Medical/Legal Terminology, Small Business Management, Spreadsheets, Computer-Aided Graphics, Extemporaneous Speech and Prepared Speech.

• Initial membership is $60. The fee pays for state and national BPA dues and regional competition registration fees.

• Most information is given through BPA Google Classroom. All meetings will be held during lunch.

• Students learn and practice skills beyond classroom instruction and improve leadership skills.

• Information about Competitive Events here

Important Dates:

• Mr. BHS Fundraiser, King Fine Arts Center- November 11, 2024. ( Benefiting BPA and BSOPP)

• Regional Competition, Carey High School - December 9, 2024

• State Competition in Boise, ID - March 3-5, 2025 (for qualifiers from regional competition)

• National Competition in  Orlando, FL - May 7-11, 2025(for qualifiers from state competition)

Activities:

• Mr. BHS ( Benefiting BPA and BSOPP)

• Senior Signature T-shirts (fundraiser)

Janet Cole
Business Department, BPA Advisor

Tammy Cooper
Business Department, BPA Advisor

Cherise Gentry
Business Department, BPA Advisor