Pictured above: Illinois BPA Students from Oak Forest High School Chapter
What do we do for students?
Business Professionals of America (BPA) gives students across the country the opportunity to develop, lead and compete as they prepare for careers in today's modern business environment.
Business Professionals of America is the premier CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, office administration and other related career fields.
With 45,000 members in over 1,800 chapters across 25 states and Puerto Rico, BPA is a co-curricular organization that supports business and information technology educators by offering co-curricular exercises based on national standards.
Divisions and Costs
Competitions and Awards
BPA Cares
Scholarship Opportunities
Let Your Talent Shine With BPA!
Business Professionals of America allows students to develop invaluable skills by participating in exciting and engaging contests both locally and nationally.
As a student you still have the world ahead of you, but it's never too early to think about what you may want to do in your professional life. Business Professionals of America offers students the ability to develop, learn, and compete in various aspects of modern day business.
From opportunities in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Programming, Marketing, and even Graphic Design, you're bound to find your passion with Business Professionals of America!
Prepare Yourself for an Incredible Future
Business Professionals of America is the nation's leading CTSO (Career Technical Student Organization) providing students and members with invaluable skill development and the opportunity to make personal connections
Students that join Business Professionals of America have the opportunity to further their knowledge and prepare for a career in today's fast paced business environments. We offer an assortment of engaging learning tracks that will strengthen their core understanding and lay the foundation for the next steps in their lives.
Our students are able to prepare themselves for careers in:
Business Administration
Finance & Accounting
Information Technology
Video Production
Human Resources
Computer Programming
Graphic & Web Design
Small Business Entrepreneurship
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