1. Gain exposure to the business world and learn what it means to be a business professional

• It gives you the opportunity to experience professionalism and leadership at a young age

• You can gain personal and professional life skills

 

2. Make valuable connections 

• Business Partners

• Competitive Event Judges

• Local companies

• Job and college fairs at SLC and NLC

• Meet people who are interested in the same field as you
   

3. Compete in events that can help you determine what career you want to pursue

• Over 60 events in WSAP

• Competitions in several areas of business including:

  • Finance

  • Business Administration

  • Management Information Systems (MIS)

  • Digital Communications & Design

  • Management Marketing & Communication

  • Virtual Competitive Events
     

4. Get recognized and receive awards for academia, leadership, and service

• Run for a leadership position at chapter, regional, state, and national level

• BPA Cares Program

• Torch Award Program that recognizes students in the following categories:

  • Leadership

  • Service

  • Cooperation

  • Knowledge

  • Friendship

  • Love, Hope, and Faith

  • Patriotism
     

5. Receive scholarship opportunities

• Business Professionals of America works with sponsors and partners to reward members and it helps them pursue a higher education

• Scholarships for service and success in competitive event