Top Ten Resource List to Help You Plan for 2015-2016 As we say goodbye to another school year and hello to summer, Business Professionals of America would like to encourage you to consider including one or more of the following resources into your curriculum for the 2015-2016 school year: 1.
BPA University Online Courses: The University is designed with BPA advisors in mind. All course offerings and service opportunities administered through Business Professionals of America on local, regional, state and national levels qualify for inclusion in the BPA University. 2. Next Step Academy Soft Skills Training Webinars: Take advantage of an exclusive series of online courses available to students, advisors and alumni of Business Professionals of America that will help enhance skills, knowledge, and preparation for both educational and professional advancement. To receive the exclusive partner benefits, members should use the Promo Code bpa2015when registering on the Next Step Academy website. 3. BPA Student and Advisor Certification Series: Business Professionals of America is committed to giving our members and advisors tools to better serve and prepare by offering both a Local Advisor Certification Series as well as a Student Member Certification Series. Visit the BPA.org website to learn more about both offerings 4. HowTheMarketWorks.com Stock Market Challenge: This site was created to help beginners understand how the stock market works. In addition to the stock practice account, this website features hundreds of educational articles, glossaries, Words of the Day, and Quotes of the Day so users learn a little more each time they visit. To help you get started, visit the Education Center for hundreds of articles, videos and tutorials. All BPA advisors can also create their own private game or stock market contest for students. To create your own private contest, register and then follow the links to Create a Contest. Best of all, this site is completely free! 5. Certification Preparation: BPA members have access to the industry's best certification test preparation materials at significantly discounted pricing thanks to the incredible partnership developed with Certiport. It's never been easier for your school to get started with globally recognized certifications that provide value and offer professional credentials for computer proficiency. Students who certify on these programs are much better prepared for success in both the classroom and the workforce. Why not consider making MOS, MTA, ACA and IC3 a part of your business program through exclusive (discounted) offerings? 6. Virtual Field Trips: Take your class on a virtual field trip, no permission slips required. Learn about the world of business and accounting right from comfort of your classroom. 7. NOYS Teen Safe Driving Summit: The Summit has become an annual event where youth gather to learn how to engage their peers, parents, community members, and policymakers in education about teen distracted driving. Young people who want to be part of the solution will learn strategies for implementing these programs and educational initiatives in their local communities. The event is created by and hosted for inspired youth who want to be catalysts for change. Log on today to learn more. 8. Bank On It Classroom Competitions: The Bank On It game, sponsored by AICPA's Start Here, Go Places. initiative provides a challenging online game that invites students to test their financial knowledge. Learn more and set up your own classroom tournament today. 9. BPA Service Programs: BPA seeks to recognize and validate students, advisors and chapters who work toward and embody the organization's mission. Engagement in programs like the BPA Cares and Torch Awards mean that members are engaging in worthwhile projects while having the opportunity to receive recognition from the national organization. Consider incorporating a BPA Service Program into your curriculum. 10. #Million Memories: Business Professionals of America would like you and your students to share your most memorable moments as a BPA member or advisor. As we approach our 50th anniversary as an organization, many lives have been impacted by the hard work of our advisors, students, staff and many volunteers. BPA Million is a great way to share your memories so we can honor those that impacted us and inspires those who will come after us. Consider incorporating an exercise in class to capture your memories to share.