Business Professionals of America
January 10, 2006
Business Professionals of America is a student organization available to all Computer Applications students. Students compete in the Workplace Skills Assessment Program. This program is conducted on regional, state, and national levels and tests competency in various areas of business/office occupations.
Mission Statement of Business Professionals of America
The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.
Vision Statements
Business Professionals of America will be a cohesive agent in the worldwide networking of education, business, and industry. Business Professionals of America will be the leading student organization in preparing a world-class workforce. Business Professionals of America will set a standard of excellence for vocational student organizations.
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 BPA to take advantage of a wide
variety of professional development opportunities.
of America:
Symbolizes pride in our country and its free enterprise
business system.
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.
Official Colors
Navy blue signifies
the success achieved through leadership and professionalism. Tan
represents the bountiful fields of opportunity in America. Red
symbolizes the friendship obtained through teamwork in our
organization.
Use of the Acronym
Using an acronym
(BPA) to identify the organization is acceptable in casual
conversation and personal correspondence. Once the name is spelled
out in full, the acronym may be used in text. Do not use the
acronym for cover titles or headlines.
Annual Theme
This year�s
theme is �Destination: Success.�
For information about Business Professionals of America, contact Char Nelson at (815) 942-4390 or email cnelson@gavc-il.org
National website: www.bpa.org
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