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Introducing Association Today's students will be Tomorrow's business professionals. Learn about BPA's competitions, leadership initiatives, resources, and more to prepare a world-class workforce. Check out the levels of competition, Torch Awards, internship programs, and scholarship opportunities. Discover how BPA supports community service, leadership training, and workplace skills assessment. Join us and witness your students excel and grow!
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Introducing… Association Today’s students. Tomorrow’s business professionals.
“So, what is this BPA thing?” • General Information • Workplace Skills Assessment Program (Competitive Events) • Leadership Initiatives • Classroom Connection • Resources
OurMission 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.
“What does BPA offer my students?” • Competitions • Special Recognition Programs • Torch Awards • Leadership Training • Scholarship Opportunities • Internship Programs
Levels of Competition • Fall Leadership Conferences – Presented by different areas across the state, check www.texasbpa.com • Regional Leadership Conference – Last three weekends in January. First level of competition, participate in Torch Awards program, State Service Projects, Regional President elected, winners advance to State competition
Levels of Competition • State Leadership Conference -- • March 4-7--Dallas, Texas--Participate in Torch Awards program, Texas Intern Program, State Officer Team elected, winners advance to Nationals • National Leadership Conference -- • May 6-10—Anaheim, California--Participate in Torch Awards, National Intern Program, National Leadership Academy, National Officers elected
Workplace Skills Assessment Program Our Competitive Events are divided into four divisions: • Financial Services • Administrative Support • Information Technology • Management/Marketing/Human Resources
Torch Awards • 9 Torches– faith, hope, love, friendship, cooperation, patriotism, leadership, service, knowledge • Promotes community involvement, adaptability and action inside and outside of BPA. • 4 Levels– diplomat, executive, statesman, ambassador
BPA Cares (Community Service) • Service Learning Awards • Special Olympics and Community Relief • Special Recognition Awards • Chapter Award of Excellence and Member Recruiter • Professional Awards • Emerging Advisor Award Individual recognition • Merit Scholar Program
Leadership Initiatives Internship Program • Provides opportunities for students to be involved in all aspects of planning and running a conference. • State Level • National Level
Leadership Initiatives Special Recognition Awards: • Recognition earned by chapters for their commitment to community service Officer Positions • Regional President • State Officer Team • National Officer Team National Leadership Academy
Leadership Initiatives Scholarships • Offered at the state level • $2500-Mildred Woerndel Scholarship • $2000-Vickie Thomas Scholarship • 1-$1500, 5-$1000, 2-$750 • Offered at the national level • Offered by the National Officer Team • Specific colleges and sponsorships for success in certain programs and competitions.
“What do I need to do?” • 5 steps to create a chapter @ bpa.org • New Chapter Handbook and Application • It takes 10 members • First month = New Chapter Checklist • Member registration • Electing officers • Constructing a calendar • Fundraising
“What do I need to do?” • Help is only a click away… • www.texasbpa.com— • Advisors link • Helpful tools • Forms • Updates • Support • Regional Advisors link • Contact info
“Sounds like a lot of work!What’s in it for me?” • Competitions align with your curriculum • You’re an advisor, not a coach • Networking opportunities • Travel • Watching your students excel, grow and apply what they are learning in your classroom.
Need another reason to join? • It’s all about the KIDS! • Let us connect you with advisors and students in your area. They will tell you how amazing things can happen with BPA.
“Tell me more…” • Want the latest updates about contests, State Leadership Conference planning, and changes to expect for this coming year? • Visit us online: www.texasbpa.com
For more information Diana Weber State Advisor, Texas Association mrsweberbpa@gmail.com Visit our websites www.texasbpa.com www.bpa.org