ABOUT BPA

The BPA Policies and Procedures Manual was adopted by the State Board of Directors in April 2001. For a copy in Word 2000 format please click the first link. For a copy in Acrobat, click the second link..

Purposes

To develop student leadership
To improve poise, sociability, attitude and tact
To develop competence in business and office occupations
To promote better understanding at local, state and national levels
To promote student ambition for useful purposes
To learn to plan effectively
To develop an enthusiasm for learning and for remaining knowledgeable in the business and office fields
To develop confidence and a spirit of competition
To learn to get along with others
To develop loyalty through esprit de corps
To understand and promote Business Professionals of America

Who Can Join?

Business Professionals of America is the national student organization for students preparing for careers in the business world. The organization consists of local chapters in secondary and post secondary schools across North America. Business Professionals of America is one of the national career technical student organizations recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.

Emblem

The four points of the shield stand for Ambition, Leadership, Sociability and Poise. The shield itself stands for honor and dignity and the importance of business in America. The stripes represent direction and the bar represents the service provided by employees in business occupations. The quill and inkwell represent the stability of business occupations through the ages and the torch represents worth goals.

Pledge

We are met in a spirit of friendship and goodwill as we prepare for productive lives in business and office careers. We work together to develop professionalism and leadership through Business Professionals of America and pledge our loyalty to our nation.

Colors

The official colors of Business Professionals of America are navy blue, tan, and red. The navy blue signifies the success achieved through leadership and professionalism. Tan represents the bountiful fields of opportunity in America. The red symbolizes the friendship obtained through devotion and teamwork in our organization. These three colors symbolize the opportunities for leadership and professionalism in our democratic free enterprise system. This forms a horizon of opportunity for the members of BPA.

Meaning of the Organization's Name

Business - the field for which we prepare our students; emphasizes that we educate our members to work efficiently, not only in an office setting, but also in a wide variety of business situations.

Professionals - our students indicate they join to take advantage of a wide variety of professional development opportunities

of America - symbolizes pride in our country and its free enterprise business system.