BPA 101

Mission Statement:

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.

The DeBakey High School for Health Professions Chapter of BPA was founded in August of 2002 and has been competiting and participating in state and national BPA activities since. BPA was brought to DeBakey to help students learn the importance of professionalism and the etiquette expected in the business world.
 

Competition:

Students participate in various business- related competitions, strengthening their knowledge of functions of the business world.

Competitions include the following:

Fundamental Accounting (01)
Advanced Accounting (02)
Payroll Accounting (04)
Banking & Finance (06)
Financial Math & Analysis—Open Event (10)

Keyboarding Production (20)
Fundamental Word Processing Skills (21)
Advanced Word Processing Skills (22)
Medical Office Procedures (28)
Interview Skills (64)
Advanced Interview Skills (65)

Extemporaneous Speech (66)
Prepared Speech (68)
Parliamentary Procedure Team (71)
Parliamentary Procedure Concepts–Open Event (73)

This page was originally created by Gabby (Class of 2004)