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Mission Statement of Business Professionals of America 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.
What is BPA? Business Professionals of America is a National organization for students interested in pursuing business and IT-related careers. Students in Business Professionals of America at Watertown-Mayer High School compete at the regional, state, and national levels. Our students also work to develop leadership skills within our chapter while participating in service activities.
Important Information
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Torch Awards
Business Professionals of America's Torch Awards Program frames and guides a BPA member’s leadership and service to their chapter and community. Students complete activities in the seven Torch categories--Leadership; Service; Cooperation; Knowledge; Friendship; Love, Hope, Faith; and Patriotism--then log their activities in an online Torch Résumé. All students completing a satisfactory résumé will be awarded.
Torch Awards Handbook
Torch Activities with Misuraca's NotesThe Torch Awards Online Resume System - The online Torch Awards system, where students can update their resumes and torch administrators can evaluate activities and resumes. Your Username is your BPA ID number. Both your ID number and your password were emailed to you.
Torch Awards Presentation - this is the Google Slides Presentation that was shared at our meeting.
Required Points:
Chapter: 15 Points in each category
Regions: 30 Points in each category
State: 50 Points in each category
Nationals: 70 Points in each categorySeniors may attend Nationals with a Torch award if they also volunteer as an intern at Nationals. They must have earned the region torch award in time for regions and state torch award in time for state to qualify.
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BPA Dates
2021-2022 School Year
Fall Leadership Conference: November 7-8, 2021
Hyatt Regency - Minneapolis, MN
BPA Region 1 Competition: January 28, 2022
Wayzata High School - Wayzata, MN
State Leadership Conference: March 10-12, 2022
Hyatt Regency Hotel - Minneapolis, MN
National Leadership Conference: May 4-8, 2022
Dallas, Texas
Future BPA National Conference Locations:
April 26-30, 2023 - Anaheim, CA
April 25-29, 2024 - Chicago, IL
May 7-11, 2025 - Orlando, FL
May 6-10, 2026 - Nashville, TN -
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