Welcome to Idaho BPA
Business Professionals of America (BPA) is one of the nation’s leading Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), preparing students for success in careers such as business management, information technology, finance, accounting, office administration, and other business-related fields.
Idaho Business Professionals of America, originally chartered as Idaho OEA on May 13, 1967, has a proud history of developing the next generation of business and community leaders. For nearly 60 years, Idaho BPA has provided students with opportunities to build career-ready skills, grow as leaders, form lifelong connections, and make a meaningful impact in their schools and communities.
Today, Idaho BPA serves more than 2,400 members across nine regions statewide. Through competitive events, leadership development, community service, and professional experiences, members gain the confidence, skills, and connections they need to succeed in college, careers, and beyond.
Follow our journey.
Our Mission
Business Professionals of America develops and empowers student leaders to discover their passion and change the world by creating unmatched opportunities in learning, professional growth, and service.
Our Vision
Business Professionals of America strives to be an innovator in Career and Technical Education, providing members with meaningful opportunities for growth through education, competition, community service, and personal development.
What That Means in Idaho
Through Idaho BPA, students put this mission into action. Members strengthen career-ready skills, challenge themselves through competition, develop as leaders, serve their communities, and build connections that extend far beyond the classroom.
We don’t just prepare students for their next competition—we prepare them for what comes next.
