Business Professionals of America

Business Professionals of America (BPA) is a career and technical student organization with the mission to develop and empower student leaders to discover their passion and change the world by creating unmatched opportunities in learning, professional growth, and service. Established in 1966, Business Professionals of America is an organization that is laser-focused on the professional development and future of our youth, providing the tools, skills and experiences students need to compete, succeed, and thrive in the business world. We provide student growth opportunities through career exploration, competitive events, leadership development, and community service. Our rapidly growing membership consists of over 50,000 middle school, high school, and college/university students and educators in over 1,500 chapters across the United States and in Canada, China, Puerto Rico, and South Korea. The success of Business Professionals of America is rooted in its many experiential programs which provide our students with an innovative approach to learning. Businesses and organizations that partner with BPA have a unique opportunity to participate in and influence these programs every day. We recognize the value and benefits these relationships bring to our student members, educators, and our organization. It is through the support of our partners that BPA is able to continue developing programs which enhance leadership skills and offer educational enrichment, preparing our students for promising careers.