WHO WE ARE
Business Professionals of America is the leading CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields.
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BPA has 43,000 members in over 2,300 chapters in 25 states. BPA is a co-curricular organization that supports business and information technology educators by offering co-curricular exercises based on national standards. Texas is currently the largest state association with over 1,100 chapters and over 8,200 members.
Mission Statement
Our mission at 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.

Vision Statement
Our vision for 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.

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.
The purposes of this organization are:
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To assist local chapters members in leadership and development.
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To unite in a common professional bond without regard to race, creed, sex, or national origin of students enrolled in classes with business employment as their objective.
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To develop leadership abilities through participation in career and technical education, civic, recreational, and social activities.
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To assist students in establishing realistic employment objectives.
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To create enthusiasm for learning.
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To promote high standards in ethics, workmanship, and scholarship.
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To develop the ability of students to plan together, organize, and carry out worthy activities and projects through the use of the democratic processes.
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To foster an understanding of the functions of labor, entrepreneurial, and management organizations in the American free enterprise system.
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To develop competent, assertive leaders in business education.
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To develop and strengthen members’ confidence in themselves and their work.
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To provide satisfactory social and recreational activities.
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To foster practical application of business education skills through competitions
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