BELDING – A group of Belding High School students will travel to California in April to showcase their business, information technology and leadership skills.
Belding High School’s Business Professionals of America Chapter will attend the 2023 BPA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California. The conference is scheduled for April 26-30, according to a press release.
There were nearly 6,000 delegates from across the US at the conference, according to the release. They compete for top honors in business and information technology skills competitions, attend leadership and professional development workshops, and receive awards for community service activities. They will also elect BPA’s national student leadership team for 2023-2024.
“BPA provides real-world experiences for our students,” said Belding BPA Co-Advisor Patricia Lōser. “They develop skills not only in specific business activities, but they also improve their ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and present themselves in a professional manner.
“Participating in BPA has changed the course of students’ future college and career plans, and many students have gone on to successful internships and professional positions within the business.”
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Conference participants will earn industry certifications during the event. Participants can also interact with other BPA members and business leaders, visit famous local attractions and participate in community service activities.
The opening session of the conference on April 26 and the awards ceremonies April 28-29 will be livestreamed at thinkcybis.com/bpa-live.
“For the students and chapter advisors attending the National Leadership Conference, the event is the culmination of a year of work,” said BPA Executive Director and CEO Steven J. Mitchell. “We can’t wait to celebrate these students for the energy they put into advancing to nationals in competitive events, sharpening their leadership and career skills and contributing to community development through service. .”
— Contact reporter Evan Sasiela at esasiela@sentinel-standard.com. Follow him on Twitter @SalsaEvan.
