ABOUT US
Business Professionals of America is the premier CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, office administration, health administration and other related career fields.
DELAWARE’S IMPACT
TODAY’S STUDENTS. TOMORROW’S BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS.
OVER 1200 MEMBERS
71 CHAPTERS
47 NATIONAL TOP 10 FINALISTS
Origins of Our 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.
OUR MISSION
The Mission of Business Professionals of America is to develop and empower student leaders to discover their passion and change the world by creating unmatched opportunities in learning, professional growth and service.
OUR VISION
The Vision Statement of Business Professionals of America is: To be an innovator in Career and Technical Education, providing our members with opportunities for growth through education, competition, community service and personal development.
OUR EMBLEM
Ambition. Leadership. Sociability. Poise.
The four points of the BPA shield stand for Ambition, Leadership, Sociability, and Poise. The shield itself stands for honor and dignity and the importance of business in America. The stripes represent education, citizenship, loyalty, patriotism, competency, and dependability. The bar represents the service provided by employees in business occupations. The quill and inkwell represent the stability of business occupations through the ages, and the torch represents worthy goals.
OUR PLEDGE
We are met in a spirit of friendship and goodwill as we prepare for careers 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.