Pictured, left to right, are Brice Browning, Celeryville Christian School; Devon Fallen, Galion High School, and Gabriel Melvin, home-schooled.
Courtesy | Pioneer Career and Technology Center
Students from the Pioneer Career and Technology Center’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter attended the 2023 BPA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, on April 26-30.
The conference brought together an estimated 6,000 delegates from across the country to vie for top honors in business and information technology skills competitions. Students were able to attend leadership and professional development workshops, receive awards for community service activities, and elect BPA’s 2023-2024 national student leadership team.
“For students and chapter advisors attending the National Leadership Conference, the event is the culmination of a year’s work,” said Steven J. Mitchell, BPA’s executive director and CEO. “We can’t wait to celebrate these students for the energy they have devoted to advancing to nationals in competitive events, sharpening their leadership and career skills, and contributing to community betterment through service.”
The BPA students from the Pioneer Career and Technology Center that attended the conference were:
• Brice Browning, a junior at Celeryville Christian School, placed first in Cybersecurity — computer security
• Devon Fallen, a junior at Galion High School, placed fifth in Cybersecurity — computer security
• Gabriel Melvin, a junior who is homeschooled, placed seventh in IT Support — Linux operation system fundamentals
BPA is a premier career and technical student organization (CTSO) for middle school, high school, and college/university students preparing for careers in business and information technology. BPA provides opportunities for growth through education, competitive events, leadership development, and community service. The organization has more than 46,000 members. Learn more at www.bpa.org.
While in Anaheim, participants also had opportunities to network with other BPA members and business leaders, visit famous Southern California attractions, and participate in community service activities.
The conference’s opening session from April 26 and awards ceremonies from April 28-29 were streamed live online and available at www.thinkcybis.com/bpa-live/.
Submitted by the Pioneer Career and Technology Center.
