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Be a Voice for BPA
Advocacy is about actively supporting and promoting the mission of Business Professionals of America and the broader goals of Career and Technical Education (CTE). When you advocate, you lend your voice to ensure that students continue to have access to the transformative experiences, skills development, and leadership opportunities that BPA provides. It’s about shaping policies and perceptions that support the next generation of business professionals.
Key Advocacy Focus Areas
BPA advocates for policies and initiatives that support:
Robust Funding for Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Ensuring schools and programs have the resources they need.
Recognition of Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
Highlighting the integral role of CTSOs like BPA in education.
Workforce Development Initiatives
Connecting education with the needs of modern industries.
Access and Equity
Ensuring all students have the opportunity to benefit from CTE and BPA.
Understanding Perkins V: A Cornerstone for CTE
Advocating for the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) is critical for supporting CTE. As the primary federal investment in CTE, Perkins V provides essential resources for high-quality programs. It focuses on aligning CTE with industry needs, increasing student access, supporting innovative and work-based learning, and promoting school-employer collaboration.
Full funding and effective implementation of Perkins V are vital for the success of programs like Business Professionals of America, as it directly supports the infrastructure and resources our members need to thrive.
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