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 gives students the opportunity 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 $45. Fee pays for state and national BPA dues and regional competition registration fee.
Most information given through BPA Google Classroom and Remind. A few 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 6th, 2023
Regional Competition, Carey High School - December 2023
State Competition in Boise - February 12-14, 2024 (for qualifiers from regional competition)
National Competition in Chicago, IL - April 25-28, 2023 (for qualifiers from state competition)
Activities:
Mr. BHS (Benefit for Special Olympics)
Senior Signature T-shirts (fundraiser)
Janet Cole
Business Department, BPA Advisor
Tammy Cooper
Business Department, BPA Advisor
Cherise Gentry
Business Department, BPA Advisor