CLUBS - Business Professionals of America: 25 Reasons to Join

25 Reasons Why You Should Join BPA

Joining Business Professionals of America means joining thousands of other men and women who are serious about personal growth and their future.
Business Professionals of America provides the opportunity to participate in an active national student vocational organization.
Participation in Business Professionals of America provides the opportunity to advance in a chosen career path.
Business Professionals of America offers program involvement in four (4) divisions: Secondary, Post-Secondary, Associate, and Alumni.
Business Professionals of America members have the opportunity of meeting people with common interests.
An opportunity is given to Business Professionals of America members to participate in state, regional, and national conferences.
Business Professionals of America members are given an opportunity to participate in many activities designed to teach how to be a leader as well as a follower.
Leadership skills are gained by serving on committees and holding offices on the local, regional, state, and national levels.
Business Professionals of America promotes a variety of Special Recognition Award Programs and Torch Awards Program.
The Business Professionals of America Torch Awards Program provides an avenue of recognition and opportunity to develop a better understanding of achievement and recognition.
An awareness for community needs develops through civic and service projects.
With the cooperation of others, community problems that individuals alone cannot solve are tackled and services within the school are provided.
Special projects and chapter activities provide interaction with community business leaders.
Competitive events and participation in business-simulated activities provide members with practical experience and recognition.
Each year local chapters receive a copy of the chapter handbook (It’s A New Year); the Guidelines 2002 (Competitive Event Guidelines) which include the Summary of Changes from the previous year, the Software List (software which will be used for contests); the National Leadership Conference pre-conference publication; and free promotional posters. Various chapter management aids and promotional items are available for purchase through the Related Materials Service. New materials are added annually.
Articles, photos, and activities can be shared through the official magazine, COMMUNIQUÉ.
Voting power means that you take an active part in determining the organization’s programs and policies.
Members elect, and are represented by national officers each year.
A Classroom Educators Advisory Council (CEAC) assist the organization by recommending and setting guidelines for competitive events and other programs.
Business Professionals of America is rewarded by services from a sixteen (16) member Board of Trustees.
The Business Professionals of America national staff is willing and able to assist at State Leadership Conferences and advisor meetings. The national officers attend local, regional, and state meetings also.
Following a member’s formal education, membership in the Alumni Division is encouraged.
Scholarships are awarded each year to members by corporate sponsors who support and promote Business Professionals of America.
By joining Business Professionals of America, members are able to keep up to date with the new and changing technology.
Members gain technical skills through Business Professionals of America’s Competitive Events Program.