# Business Professionals of America

> Explore membership, competitions, awards and scholarships, and conferences for students and advisors in business, technology, and related career fields\.

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## Pages
- [Executive Council](https://bpa.org/about/executive-council/)
- [Governing Documents](https://bpa.org/governing-documents/)
- [Virtual Competitions and NLC National Showcase](https://bpa.org/competitions/virtual-competitions-and-nlc-national-showcase/)
- [Become an Exhibitor](https://bpa.org/get-involved/become-an-exhibitor/)
- [Board of Trustees](https://bpa.org/about/stakeholders/board-of-trustees/)

## State Advisors
- [Patrick Schultz](https://bpa.org/state-advisor/patrick-schultz-12/)
- [Patrick Schultz](https://bpa.org/state-advisor/patrick-schultz-2/)
- [Patrick Schultz](https://bpa.org/state-advisor/patrick-schultz/)
- [Houston Hou](https://bpa.org/state-advisor/houston-hou/)
- [Tina McCloud](https://bpa.org/state-advisor/tina-mccloud/)

## States
- [National BPA](https://bpa.org/state/national-bpa/)
- [Canada](https://bpa.org/state/canada/)
- [Taiwan](https://bpa.org/state/taiwan/)
- [Pearson Online Academy](https://bpa.org/state/pearson-online-academy/)
- [South Africa](https://bpa.org/state/south-africa/)

## Courses
- [Student Certification Series 26\-27 Level 1 \| BPA 101](https://bpa.org/courses/student-certification-series-26-27-level-1-bpa-101/)
- [Leadership Lab \| Your Leadership Legacy](https://bpa.org/courses/leadership-lab-your-leadership-legacy/)
- [Student Certification Series 26\-27 Level 3 \| Level Up with BPA\!](https://bpa.org/courses/student-certification-series-26-27-level-3-level-up-with-bpa/)
- [Student Certification Series 26\-27 Level 2 \| BPA Programs](https://bpa.org/courses/student-certification-series-26-27-level-2-bpa-programs/)
- [BPA Knowledge Test](https://bpa.org/courses/bpa-knowledge-test/)

## Lessons
- [Documentation, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement](https://bpa.org/courses/auditing-tests-and-keys-a-guide-for-classroom-educators-course/lessons/auditing-tests-and-keys-a-guide-for-classroom-educators-m4/)
- [Delegating \& Playing to Strengths](https://bpa.org/courses//lessons/delegating-playing-to-strengths/)
- [Building Trust \& Accountability](https://bpa.org/courses//lessons/building-trust-accountability/)
- [Working Through Conflict](https://bpa.org/courses//lessons/working-through-conflict/)
- [What makes a great team?](https://bpa.org/courses//lessons/what-makes-a-great-team/)

## Topics
- [Building a Sustainable Audit Routine](https://bpa.org/courses/auditing-tests-and-keys-a-guide-for-classroom-educators-course/lessons/auditing-tests-and-keys-a-guide-for-classroom-educators-m4/topics/auditing-tests-and-keys-a-guide-for-classroom-educators-m4-t3/)
- [Recording Audit Findings](https://bpa.org/courses/auditing-tests-and-keys-a-guide-for-classroom-educators-course/lessons/auditing-tests-and-keys-a-guide-for-classroom-educators-m4/topics/auditing-tests-and-keys-a-guide-for-classroom-educators-m4-t1/)
- [Timeline Drag \& Drop](https://bpa.org/courses/student-certification-series-26-27-level-1-bpa-101/lessons/history-of-bpa-robert-benevidez-secondary-treasurer-video/topics/timeline-drag-drop/)
- [Partnership Match\-Up](https://bpa.org/courses/student-certification-series-26-27-level-3-level-up-with-bpa/lessons/partnerships-corina-stewart-postsecondary-vice-president-video/topics/partnership-match-up/)
- [Elevator Pitch](https://bpa.org/courses//lessons/advocacy-and-career-clusters-allyssa-norman-postsecondary-president-video/topics/elevator-pitch/)

## Quizzes
- [Auditing Tests and Keys: Final Course Quiz](https://bpa.org/courses/auditing-tests-and-keys-a-guide-for-classroom-educators-course/quizzes/auditing-tests-and-keys-final-course-quiz/)
- [Identifying and Correcting Key Discrepancies](https://bpa.org/courses/auditing-tests-and-keys-a-guide-for-classroom-educators-course/lessons/auditing-tests-and-keys-a-guide-for-classroom-educators-m3/quizzes/auditing-tests-and-keys-a-guide-for-classroom-educators-m3-quiz/)
- [Final Quiz](https://bpa.org/courses//quizzes/final-quiz-2/)
- [Lead Out Loud Final Quiz](https://bpa.org/courses//quizzes/lead-out-loud-final-quiz/)
- [Lesson 3 Knowledge Check](https://bpa.org/courses//lessons/partnerships-corina-stewart-postsecondary-vice-president-video/quizzes/lesson-3-knowledge-check/)

## Certificates
- [NLC Grader Training](https://bpa.org/certificates/nlc-grader-training/)
- [NLC Proctor Training](https://bpa.org/certificates/nlc-proctor-training/)
- [NLC Administrator Training](https://bpa.org/certificates/nlc-administrator-training/)
- [2025\-2026 SCS Level Three](https://bpa.org/certificates/2025-2026-scs-level-three/)
- [2025\-2026 SCS Level Two](https://bpa.org/certificates/2025-2026-scs-level-two/)

## Stakeholders
- [Kelly Williams](https://bpa.org/stakeholders/kelly-williams/)
- [Gayle Robinson](https://bpa.org/stakeholders/gayle-robinson/)
- [Leslie Ferris](https://bpa.org/stakeholders/leslie-ferris/)
- [Ric Cowles](https://bpa.org/stakeholders/ric-cowles/)
- [Kristina Kerns](https://bpa.org/stakeholders/kristina-kerns/)

## Board Meeting Minutes
- [Meeting Minutes 8\-27\-2019](https://bpa.org/board_meeting_minute/meeting-minutes-51/)
- [Meeting Minutes](https://bpa.org/board_meeting_minute/meeting-minutes-50/)
- [Meeting Minutes](https://bpa.org/board_meeting_minute/meeting-minutes-49/)
- [Meeting Minutes](https://bpa.org/board_meeting_minute/meeting-minutes-48/)
- [Meeting Minutes](https://bpa.org/board_meeting_minute/meeting-minutes-47/)

## Supporting Programs
- [National Leadership Academy](https://bpa.org/supporting_programs/national-leadership-academy/)
- [National Officer Elections \& Scholarships](https://bpa.org/supporting_programs/national-officer-elections-scholarships/)
- [Student Certifications](https://bpa.org/supporting_programs/student-certifications/)
- [National Partner Competitions](https://bpa.org/supporting_programs/national-partner-competitions/)
- [National Leadership Conference](https://bpa.org/supporting_programs/national-leadership-conference/)

## Events
- [Leadership, Sustainability and Fundraising with a Funds2Orgs Shoe Drive Fundraiser](https://bpa.org/events/funds2orgs-shoe-drive-fundraiser/)
- [BPA \+ The GLOBE Program Webinar](https://bpa.org/events/bpa-the-globe-program-webinar/)
- [Strengthening BPA’s Future](https://bpa.org/events/strengthening-bpas-future/)
- [BPA Launch](https://bpa.org/events/bpa-launch/)
- [Special Meeting](https://bpa.org/events/special-meeting/)

## Executive Councils
- [Niranjana Jayendran](https://bpa.org/executive_council/nira-jayendran/)
- [Leslie Ferris](https://bpa.org/executive_council/leslie-ferris/)
- [Cameron Roth](https://bpa.org/executive_council/cameron-roth/)
- [Elizabeth Bargdill](https://bpa.org/executive_council/elizabeth-bargdill/)
- [Corina Stewart](https://bpa.org/executive_council/corina-stewart/)

## Careers
- [Director of Strategic  Programs and Experiences](https://bpa.org/careers/director-of-strategic-programs-and-experiences/)
- [Director of Membership  and Technology](https://bpa.org/careers/director-of-membership-and-technology/)

## Governing Documents
- [Policies and Procedures Manual](https://bpa.org/governing_documents/policies-and-procedures-manual/)
- [Secondary Division Bylaws](https://bpa.org/governing_documents/secondary-division-bylaws/)
- [Post\-secondary Division Bylaws](https://bpa.org/governing_documents/post-secondary-division-bylaws/)
- [Alumni Division Bylaws](https://bpa.org/governing_documents/alumni-division-bylaws/)
- [Code of Regulations](https://bpa.org/governing_documents/code-of-regulations/)

## Virtual Competitions
- [\(V16\) Virtual Artificial Intelligence Team](https://bpa.org/virtual_competition/v16-virtual-artificial-intelligence-team/)
- [\(V01\) Virtual Multimedia and Promotion individual](https://bpa.org/virtual_competition/v01-virtual-multimedia-and-promotion/)
- [\(V02\) Virtual Multimedia and Promotion Team](https://bpa.org/virtual_competition/v02-virtual-multimedia-and-promotion/)
- [\(V03\) Virtual Game Development](https://bpa.org/virtual_competition/v03-software-engineering/)
- [\(V05\) Virtual Mobile Applications](https://bpa.org/virtual_competition/v05-mobile-applications/)

## NLC Conferences
- [Dates and Deadlines](https://bpa.org/nlc_conference/dates-and-deadlines/)
- [Amplify Your Impact](https://bpa.org/nlc_conference/2026-nlc/)
- [Elevate Your Legacy](https://bpa.org/nlc_conference/2027-nlc/)
- [Get Involved at NLC](https://bpa.org/nlc_conference/get-involved-at-nlc/)
- [For BPA Alumni](https://bpa.org/nlc_conference/get-involved-at-nlc/for-bpa-alumni/)

## Partners
- [AICPA](https://bpa.org/partners/aicpa/)
- [YouScience](https://bpa.org/partners/youscience/)
- [Global Brigades](https://bpa.org/partners/global-brigades/)
- [Certiport](https://bpa.org/partners/certiport/)
- [Adobe Education Exchange](https://bpa.org/partners/adobe-education-exchange/)

## Sponsorship Opportunities
- [Workplace Skills Assessment Program](https://bpa.org/sponsorship/workplace-skills-assessment-program/)
- [Advisor Lounge](https://bpa.org/sponsorship/advisor-lounge/)
- [National Business Advisory Council](https://bpa.org/sponsorship/national-business-advisory-council/)

## Resources
- [Funds2Orgs \- Webinar Recording](https://bpa.org/resources/funds2orgs-webinar-recording/)
- [Fundraise Genius \- Overview](https://bpa.org/resources/fundraise-genius-flyer/)
- [We Help Two \- Video](https://bpa.org/resources/we-help-two-video/)
- [Funds2Orgs \- Bonus Bucks](https://bpa.org/resources/funds2orgs-bonus-bucks/)
- [Funds2Orgs \- Flyer](https://bpa.org/resources/funds2orgs-flyer/)

## Alumni Stories
- [Claire Schiller](https://bpa.org/alumni_stories/claire-schiller/)
- [Drew Mammel](https://bpa.org/alumni_stories/drew-mammel/)
- [Cory Carson](https://bpa.org/alumni_stories/cory-carson/)
- [Jacob Taylor](https://bpa.org/alumni_stories/jacob-taylor/)

## Awards
- [BPA Merit Scholar Award](https://bpa.org/awards/bpa-merit-scholar-award/)
- [Community Service Award](https://bpa.org/awards/community-service-award/)
- [Environmental Action/Awareness Award](https://bpa.org/awards/environmental-action-awareness-award/)
- [Safety Awareness Award](https://bpa.org/awards/safety-awareness-award/)
- [Service Learning Individual Award](https://bpa.org/awards/service-learning-individual-award/)

## Alumni Spotlight
- [Brandon Crowson](https://bpa.org/alumni_spotlight/brandon-crowson/)
- [Jacob Taylor](https://bpa.org/alumni_spotlight/jacob/)
- [Cory Carson](https://bpa.org/alumni_spotlight/cory-carson/)
- [Drew Mammel](https://bpa.org/alumni_spotlight/drew-mammel/)

## Scholarships
- [Raising Cane's Scholarship](https://bpa.org/scholarships/raising-canes-scholarship/)
- [BPA Innovation Scholarship](https://bpa.org/scholarships/bpa-innovation-scholarship/)
- [Executive Council Scholarships](https://bpa.org/scholarships/executive-council-scholarships/)
- [Student of the Year Awards \& Scholarships](https://bpa.org/scholarships/student-of-the-year-awards-scholarships/)
- [NRF Foundation Scholarship](https://bpa.org/scholarships/nrf-foundation-scholarship/)

## How to Earn Points
- [\(700’s\) Citizenship Activities](https://bpa.org/how_to_earn_points/citizenship-activities-700s/)
- [\(600’s\) Love, Hope, and Faith Activities](https://bpa.org/how_to_earn_points/love-hope-and-faith-activities-600s/)
- [\(500’s\) Friendship Activities](https://bpa.org/how_to_earn_points/friendship-activities-500s/)
- [\(400’s\) Knowledge Activities](https://bpa.org/how_to_earn_points/knowledge-activities-400s/)
- [\(300’s\) Cooperation Activities](https://bpa.org/how_to_earn_points/cooperation-activities-300s/)

## Help Center
- [What is the Member Gateway?](https://bpa.org/help_center/what-is-the-member-gateway/)
- [How do I contact the National Center?](https://bpa.org/help_center/how-do-i-contact-the-national-center/)
- [Which email should I use for my question?](https://bpa.org/help_center/which-email-should-i-use-for-my-question/)
- [How do I verify membership or get proof of participation?](https://bpa.org/help_center/how-do-i-verify-membership-or-get-proof-of-participation/)
- [How do I update or correct a member's information?](https://bpa.org/help_center/how-do-i-update-or-correct-a-members-information/)

## News
- [Meet Adam Revoir](https://bpa.org/news/meet-adam-revoir/)
- [Meet Brandon Crowson](https://bpa.org/news/brandon-crowson/)
- [Meet Engen Sundberg](https://bpa.org/news/engen-sundberg/)
- [Meet Brandy Whitford](https://bpa.org/news/brandy-whitford/)
- [Meet Roxanne Wavra](https://bpa.org/news/roxanne-wavra/)

## Youtube Videos
- [NLC 2026 Thinkback](https://bpa.org/yt-videos/nlc-2026-thinkback/)
- [Elevate Your Legacy with BPA](https://bpa.org/yt-videos/elevate-your-legacy/)
- [Alexandria Garcia recaps Winter Meeting 2019](https://bpa.org/yt-videos/alexandria-garcia-recaps-winter-meeting-2019/)
- [Connor Morrison Shares Exciting Announcement](https://bpa.org/yt-videos/connor-morrison-shares-exciting-announcement/)
- [BPA Website Platform Overview Video](https://bpa.org/yt-videos/bpa-website-platform-overview-video/)

## Impact stories
- [D Jim Lyons, CPA](https://bpa.org/impact_stories/d-jim-lyons-cpa/)
- [C Jim Lyons, CPA](https://bpa.org/impact_stories/c-jim-lyons-cpa/)
- [B Jim Lyons, CPA](https://bpa.org/impact_stories/b-jim-lyons-cpa/)
- [Jim Lyons, CPA](https://bpa.org/impact_stories/jim-lyons-cpa/)

## NBAC Councils
- [Whitnee Dillard](https://bpa.org/nbac_council/whitnee-dillard/)
- [Judy McKinstry](https://bpa.org/nbac_council/judy-mckinstry/)
- [Princess Young](https://bpa.org/nbac_council/princess-young/)
- [Brandon Winter](https://bpa.org/nbac_council/brandon-winter/)
- [Aanand Vasudevan](https://bpa.org/nbac_council/aanand-vasudevan/)

## Assignments
- [IMG\_1551\.png](https://bpa.org/assignment/img_1551-png/)
- [IMG\_0171\.png](https://bpa.org/assignment/img_0171-png/)
- [BPA Pyramid of Operations\.png](https://bpa.org/assignment/bpa-pyramid-of-operations-png/)
- [BPA Pyramid\.png](https://bpa.org/assignment/bpa-pyramid-png/)
- [bpa importance \(2\)\.png](https://bpa.org/assignment/bpa-importance-2-png/)

## WSAP Events
- [\(505\) Sports Media Marketing](https://bpa.org/wsap-event/505-entrepreneurship/)
- [\(790\) Career Ready Skills Concepts](https://bpa.org/wsap-event/790-career-ready-skills-concepts/)
- [\(105\) College Accounting](https://bpa.org/wsap-event/105-college-accounting/)
- [\(115\) Advanced College Accounting](https://bpa.org/wsap-event/115-advanced-college-accounting/)
- [\(125\) Payroll Accounting](https://bpa.org/wsap-event/125-payroll-accounting/)

## WSAP Resources
- [25\-26 ML Competition Overview](https://bpa.org/wsap-resource/25-26-ml-competition-overview/)
- [25\-26 PS\_S Ethics \& Professionalism Resources Manual](https://bpa.org/wsap-resource/25-26-ps_s-ethics-professionalism-resources-manual/)
- [25\-26 PS\_S Cloud Storage File Sharing](https://bpa.org/wsap-resource/25-26-ps_s-cloud-storage-file-sharing/)
- [25\-26 PS\_S Certiport Guardian Consent Form](https://bpa.org/wsap-resource/25-26-ps_s-certiport-guardian-consent-form/)
- [25\-26 PS\_S Alpha List of Events](https://bpa.org/wsap-resource/25-26-ps_s-alpha-list-of-events/)

## Advisor Tags
- [PostSecondary](https://bpa.org/advisor-tag/postsecondary/)
- [Secondary](https://bpa.org/advisor-tag/secondary/)
- [Middle Level](https://bpa.org/advisor-tag/middle-level/)

## Stakeholders Types
- [Board Members](https://bpa.org/stakeholders_types/board-members/)
- [National Staff](https://bpa.org/stakeholders_types/national-staff/)
- [Elected Officers](https://bpa.org/stakeholders_types/elected-officers/)

## Program Types
- [Student Opportunities](https://bpa.org/program_types/student-opportunities/)
- [Leadership Training](https://bpa.org/program_types/leadership-training/)
- [Recognition \& Awards](https://bpa.org/program_types/recognition-awards/)
- [Chapter Service](https://bpa.org/program_types/chapter-service/)
- [COMPETITIONS](https://bpa.org/program_types/competitions/)

## Event Types
- [Webinar Series](https://bpa.org/event_type/webinar-series/)
- [Board of Trustee Meetings](https://bpa.org/event_type/board-meetings/)
- [Summer Meeting](https://bpa.org/event_type/summer-meeting/)
- [Student Leadership Summit](https://bpa.org/event_type/student-leadership-summit/)

## Executive Divisions
- [Secondary Division](https://bpa.org/executive_division/secondary-division/)
- [Postsecondary Division](https://bpa.org/executive_division/postsecondary-division/)
- [Executive Council Staff](https://bpa.org/executive_division/leadership-development-specialist/)

## Competition Types
- [Team](https://bpa.org/competition_type/team/)
- [Individual](https://bpa.org/competition_type/individual/)

## Partner Types
- [Partner](https://bpa.org/partner_type/partner/)
- [Sponsor](https://bpa.org/partner_type/sponsor/)
- [Exhibitor](https://bpa.org/partner_type/exhibitor/)
- [Fundraiser](https://bpa.org/partner_type/fundraiser/)

## Alumni Types
- [Alumni Spotlight](https://bpa.org/alumni_type/alumni-spotlight/)

## Benefectors
- [Business Professionals of America](https://bpa.org/benefector/business-professionals-of-america/)
- [NRF Foundation](https://bpa.org/benefector/nrf-foundation/)
- [National Technical Honor Society](https://bpa.org/benefector/national-technical-honor-society/)
- [Raising Cane's](https://bpa.org/benefector/raising-canes/)

## Award Types
- [Special Recognition Awards](https://bpa.org/award_type/special-recognition-awards/)
- [Professional Awards](https://bpa.org/award_type/professional-awards/)
- [Service Learning Awards](https://bpa.org/award_type/service-learning-awards/)

## Earning Categories
- [Leadership Activities](https://bpa.org/categories/leadership-activities/)
- [Service Activities](https://bpa.org/categories/service-activities/)
- [Cooperation Activities](https://bpa.org/categories/cooperation-activities/)
- [Knowledge Activities](https://bpa.org/categories/knowledge-activities/)
- [Friendship Activities](https://bpa.org/categories/friendship-activities/)

## Types
- [Dues, Invoices \& Payments](https://bpa.org/help-center-type/dues-invoices-payments/)
- [Membership \& Joining](https://bpa.org/help-center-type/membership-joining/)
- [Login \& Membership System](https://bpa.org/help-center-type/login-membership-system/)
- [Competitive Events \(WSAP\)](https://bpa.org/help-center-type/competitive-events-wsap/)
- [Conferences \& NLC](https://bpa.org/help-center-type/conferences-nlc/)

## Article Types
- [Alumni Spotlight](https://bpa.org/article_type/alumni-spotlight/)

## Eligibility by Honoree
- [Chapter](https://bpa.org/eligibility_by_honoree/chapter/)
- [Supporter](https://bpa.org/eligibility_by_honoree/supporter/)
- [Advisor](https://bpa.org/eligibility_by_honoree/advisor/)

## Members Eligibilities
- [Secondary Member](https://bpa.org/members_eligibility/secondary-member/)
- [Postsecondary Member](https://bpa.org/members_eligibility/postsecondary-member/)

## Resource Categories
- [Branding and Logo Resources](https://bpa.org/resource_categories/branding-and-logo-resources/)
- [Chapter Resources](https://bpa.org/resource_categories/chapter-resources/)
- [Events and Conferences Resources](https://bpa.org/resource_categories/events-and-conferences-resources/)
- [Membership Resources](https://bpa.org/resource_categories/membership-resources/)
- [Fundraising Resources](https://bpa.org/resource_categories/fundraising-resources/)

## Resource Levels
- [Virtual Events](https://bpa.org/resource_levels/virtual-events/)
- [Secondary Competitions](https://bpa.org/resource_levels/secondary-competitions/)
- [Postsecondary Competitions](https://bpa.org/resource_levels/postsecondary-competitions/)
- [Middle Level Competitions](https://bpa.org/resource_levels/middle-level-competitions/)

## Resource Types
- [Template](https://bpa.org/resource_types/template/)
- [Guidelines](https://bpa.org/resource_types/guidelines/)
- [Supporting Documents](https://bpa.org/resource_types/supporting-documents/)
- [Competition Details](https://bpa.org/resource_types/competition-details/)

## WSAP Areas
- [Middle Level \(900's\)](https://bpa.org/wsap-area/middle-level/)
- [Digital Technology \(300's\)](https://bpa.org/wsap-area/digital-technology/)
- [Management \& Entrepreneurship \(200's\)](https://bpa.org/wsap-area/management-entrepreneurship/)
- [Career Ready Skills \(700's\)](https://bpa.org/wsap-area/career-ready-skills/)
- [Financial Services \(100's\)](https://bpa.org/wsap-area/financial-services/)

## WSAP Divisions
- [Secondary](https://bpa.org/wsap-division/secondary/)
- [Postsecondary](https://bpa.org/wsap-division/postsecondary/)
- [Middle Level](https://bpa.org/wsap-division/middle-level/)

## Participation Types
- [Individual](https://bpa.org/wsap-participation-type/individual/)
- [Team](https://bpa.org/wsap-participation-type/team/)

## Event Formats
- [Presentation](https://bpa.org/wsap-event-format/presentation/)
- [Technical/Research Project](https://bpa.org/wsap-event-format/technical-research-project/)
- [Objective](https://bpa.org/wsap-event-format/objective/)
- [Certification Exam](https://bpa.org/wsap-event-format/certification-exam/)
- [Hands\-On Application](https://bpa.org/wsap-event-format/hands-on-application/)

## Resource Types
- [Supporting Documents](https://bpa.org/wsap-resource-type/supporting-documents/)
- [Competition Details](https://bpa.org/wsap-resource-type/competition-details/)
- [Guidelines](https://bpa.org/wsap-resource-type/guidelines/)

## Course Categories
- [Recommended for Advisors](https://bpa.org/course-category/advisors/)
- [Recommended for Students](https://bpa.org/course-category/students/)
- [Required for the Advisor Certification Series](https://bpa.org/course-category/advisor-certification-series/)
- [Recommended for All Members](https://bpa.org/course-category/all-members/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://bpa.org/sitemap_index.xml)