Students: Start Here

Learn what BPA offeres to students everywhere


Student: Start Here

Learn what BPA offeres to students everywhere

Find a Chapter by ZIP CodeLearn about Virtual Chapters

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 at Business Professionals of America

Divisions and Costs

Learn more about competing at Business Profession

Competitions and Awards

Learn more about the BPA Cares program

BPA Cares

Learn more about scholarships and opportunities from Business Professionals of America

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!

Learn more about our competitionsScholarship Opportunities

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

Need to talk to us?

Our staff is here to help you and answer any questions you may have. Use our form to send us a quick message and someone will get back to you shortly.

Have Questions?

Need some quick answers? We've put together some answers to our most commonly asked questions. If you still need some guidance, please use our contact form to reach out to our staff.