A Culture of Pride, Purpose, and Progress
Our Culture
Our Traditions
Traditions play a unique role in the culture of our organization by evoking a sense of pride among our members and serve as a way of connecting our current student members with our alumni after graduation.
Origins of Our Name
Each word in our name was chosen with intention. Together, they reflect our mission, values, and the community we serve.
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.
Our students indicate they join BPA to take advantage of a wide variety of professional development opportunities.
Symbolizes pride in our country and its free enterprise business system.
Our Emblem
The BPA emblem isn’t just a symbol — it’s a reflection of who we are. Every element represents the qualities we strive to build in our members and the values we uphold as an organization. It captures our identity, our purpose, and our commitment to shaping future business professionals.
The four points of the BPA shield stand for Ambition, Leadership, Sociability and Poise.
The shield represents honor, 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.
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.