Business Professionals of America, Minnesota West Chapter recently participated in the 2023 Business Professionals of America (BPA) College Division State Leadership Conference.  Macy DeSplinter, from Hardwick, MN, is earning her Business Management AS degree and placed second in the post-secondary Interview Skills judged competition. She also earned second place in the Meeting and Event Planning Concepts open event. Macy is now eligible to attend the National Leadership Conference to be held in Anaheim, CA the end of April.

Business Professionals of America is a national organization for middle school, high school, and college students preparing for careers in business and information technology. The organization’s activities and programs complement classroom instruction by giving students practical experience through the application of the skills learned at school. Business Professionals of America acts as a cohesive agent in the nationwide networking of education and business and industry. BPA is contributing to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.

The Mission of Business Professionals of America is to develop and empower student leaders to discover their passion and change the world by creating unmatched opportunities for learning, professional growth, and service.

Business Professionals of America is the premier CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, office administration, health administration, and other related career fields.