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Workplace Skills Assessment Program

Competitive Events

NLC Event Guideline Documents:The WSAP Competitive Events program is the biggest cog of what makes BPA tick. Students prepare for and compete in contests in over 50 categories, under the four broad topics of Finance, Information Technology, Administrative Support, and Mangement/Marketing/Human Resources.

Presenting at NLC

Presenting at NLC
Post-secondary students present for the Computer Animation Team competition at the 2009 NLC
Students begin with a Regional competition. The top qualifiers compete at at State conference, and finally, those deemed the best of the best compete at the National Leadership Conference in May of each year. Competitions range from individual to team, from objective tests to judged presentations.

Each one helps students prepare to be part of an effective, skilled national workforce.


Philosophy

The Workplace Skills Assessment Program is an integral part of Business Professionals of America. The goal of the program is to provide all business students with the opportunity to demonstrate workplace skills learned through business education curricula. Students will
  • Demonstrate occupational competencies;
  • Broaden knowledge, skills, and attitudes;
  • Expand leadership and human relation skills
  • Demonstrate a competitive spirit; and
  • Receive recognition.