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Business Professionals of America

Information for parents & students about the Business Professionals of America organization and the fall learning experience to NYC. Learn about BPA's mission, competition team, requirements, costs, dates, and important details for the trip. Get ready to engage in seminars, visits to top companies, and explore Seattle. Dress professionally, pack light, and prepare for a rewarding experience!

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Business Professionals of America

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  1. St. Michael Albertville High School Business Professionals of America **Information for Parents & Students about the BPA Organization & the Fall Learning Experience to NYC Renae Carlson, Jeanne Fisher Dawn Sinkule

  2. What is BPA? Preparing students for a wide variety of Business situations Professional development opportunities Pride in America and its free enterprise business system.

  3. BPA Mission Preparation of a World-class Workforce

  4. Through • Leadership • Citizenship • Academics • Technological skills

  5. BPA Competition Team • STMA had 109 students compete at Regions! • 65 Students placed & moved on to State • 25 Students advanced to National Competition Region Results 2018-2019

  6. FOCUS 2019-2020 Mentor Learning Experience Community Service BPA Competition Leadership

  7. Purpose of Seminars

  8. Seattle-2010 6:00 a.m. to work at the Fish Market

  9. Microsoft Students 2010

  10. Topics addressed/stressed • Each company has its own culture • Importance of ethics in business • Importance of internships • Corporations promote from within • Enjoy your career

  11. BPA Requirements • Be an active member by: • Attendance at BPA meetings • Competitive Events • Participation Conferences • Attend Saturday practice meetings • Research companies we have seminars at in Seattle, WA

  12. Cost • BPA school cost =$150.00 activity fee 2019-2020 • BPA learning experience: ~$1200 optional • $1200 student cost • Payment Schedule • August 1-$400.00 down payment • September 15 800 final payment • Group fund raising-optional part of BPA • Parents committee-advisors will support

  13. 2019-2020 Dates Saturday Schedule 8:00-12:00

  14. Region Leadership Conference Oct. Friday,10/11Region Contest Jan. 24 & 27 ARCC*State Contest March 5,6,7*Hyatt, MinneapolisSpring break for STMA is the following week Plan to leave after awards on March 7 it will be done by noonNationals May 6-10 Washington DC Important Dates

  15. Join Remind • 81010 • Text @34d6ek

  16. Seattle Info • Fly out on Delta 7:55 pm arrive at 9:43 pm • Leave HS at 4:30 arrive around 5:30 • Security lines have been really long • Hotel: Hyatt Place Downtown • Company Seminars Confirmed • Microsoft-Thursday • Starbucks-Friday • Eddie Bauer-Friday • Amazon-Friday

  17. Seattle Continued • Saturday • Fish Market Other things we will do depending on weather • Ferris Wheel • Space Needle • Ferry Ride • Underground Tour

  18. Return to Minneapolis • Leave hotel at 7:30 am • 10:40-4:05 SEA to MSP • Dons Bus Service will pick us up at 4:30 • Arrive at HS at approximately 5:30 pm

  19. Information about the trip • Professional dress Thursday and Friday • NO short dresses • Pants and sweater or blouse is fine • Saturday and Sunday is casual dress • Bring clothing to layer as it is cold in Seattle at night • Bring a rain coat or umbrella • ONLY a carry on for luggage • One other bag like a purse or backpack

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