Purpose of this Organization:

•  To assist local chapter members in the growth and development of there stated purposes.
• To unite in a common bond, students enrolled in classes with office employment as their objective without regard to race, creed, sex, or national origin.
• To create a success orientation for learning.
• To develop leadership abilities through participation in vocational education, civic, recreational, and social activities.
• To assist students in establishing realistic training and employment objectives.
• To provide satisfactory social and recreational activities.
• To promote high standards in ethics, workmanship and scholarship.
• To develop the ability of students to plan together, organize and carry out worthy activities and projects through the use of the democratic processes.
• To foster an understanding of the functions of labor and management organizations in the American free enterprise system.
• To develop competent, aggressive business and office education leadership.
• To develop a cooperative attitude among students.
• To develop and strengthen confidence in themselves and their work.
• To provide activities which give practical application to classroom learning.
• To foster practical application of business and office education through competition.

Pledge

We are met in a spirit of friendship and good will as we prepare for productive lives in a world-class workforce. We work together to develop professionalism and leadership through Business Professionals of America and pledge our loyalty to our nation.

Creed

I believe in the future which I am planning for myself in the area of business occupations and in the opportunities which my vocation offers.

I believe in fulfilling the highest measures of service to my vocation, my fellow beings, my country, and my God.

I believe in the democratic philosophies of private enterprise and competition and in the freedom of this nation and that these philosophies allow for the fullest development of my individual abilities.

I believe that by doing my best to live according to these high principles I will be of greater service to both myself and to mankind.

Logo

The navy blue signifies the success achieved through leadership and professionalism. Tan represents the bountiful fields of opportunity in America. The red symbolizes the friendship obtained through devotion and teamwork in our organization.

Meaning of the Organization’s Name

 Using an acronym (BPA) to identify the organization is acceptable in casual conversation and personal correspondence. The acronym is not acceptable for printed communication.

Business: The fields 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 to take advantage of a wide variety of professional development opportunities.

of America: Symbolizes pride in our country and its free enterprise business system.

Mission

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 Statement

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.

 

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