Management is doing the right things. Leadership is doing things right. - Peter F. Drucker
Fast Facts
- BPA has more than 51,000 members in 2,300 chapters in 23 states.
- In July, 1966, the Vocational Office Education Clubs of America was founded. This would later evolve into Business Professionals of America as we know it today.
- BPA has held its national leadership conference in many cities across the US including Reno, Anaheim, Dallas, and the upcoming Washington D.C. conference.
Business Professionals of America Description
Business Professionals of America is the leading CTSO (Career Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology, and other related career fields.
The Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) prepares students to succeed and assesses real-world business skills and problem solving abilities in finance, management, IT and computer applications. It is BPA's showcase program and facilitates students demonstrating their career skills at regional, state, and national conferences.