| ATTIRE: BPA BUSINESS CASUAL (Virtual) |
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Session |
Description |
| 10:30 – 11:00 |
Virtual Doors Open |
Tech check, music, |
| 11:00 – 11:45 |
Amplify Your Impact: Led by full Executive Council |
The welcome to Amplify Your Impact in BPA, a dynamic virtual conference designed to empower, inspire, and elevate your journey in Business Professionals of America. Get ready to connect, grow, and unlock new opportunities to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference. |
| 11:45 – 12:30 |
Find Your Frequency: Led by Leadership Specialist Kenzie Alvarez |
BPA isn’t just about what you do it’s about why you do it. In this session, we’ll dig into what drives you, what lights you up, and how you can turn that passion into purpose. Get ready to explore your “why” and leave inspired to lead with meaning and impact! |
| 12:30 – 12:40 |
Break |
Quick stretch & sponsor shout‑outs |
| 12:40 – 1:25 |
Program of Work Power-Up: Amplify Your Chapter's Impact: Led by Executive Council members Angel Pina and Rishabh Barve |
Your Program of Work isn't just a checklist-it's the roadmap that shapes your chapter's legacy. In this session, you'll learn how to transform everyday activities into meaningful initiatives that amplify your impact on members, your school, and your community. Through interactive planning exercises and real-world chapter examples, you'll discover strategies to set bold goals, track progress, and celebrate success. Walk away with the tools and confidence to design a Program of Work that doesn't just fill the year-it fuels it. |
| 1:25 – 2:10 |
How to Be a Chapter Officer 101 – Led by Executive Council members Tyler Gunter and Nira Jayendran |
Leadership starts here! Chapter Officer 101 will help you discover how to amplify your impact by building teamwork, sparking new ideas, and leading your chapter to success the BPA way. |
| 2:10 – 2:55 |
Advocacy in Action: Elevating CTE Through Policy and Media Engagement |
Join representatives from the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) for an engaging and interactive session focused on the power of advocacy in advancing Career and Technical Education (CTE). Led by Jimmy Koch, ACTE’s Government Relations Manager, and Abby Jablonski, Media and Advocacy Coordinator, this session will equip student leaders with practical strategies to effectively share their CTE stories, influence policy decisions, and amplify their impact through media channels. Drawing from their extensive experience working with national CTSOs and student officers, Jimmy and Abby will offer real-world insights into how student voices shape CTE policy at the local, state, and national levels. Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will leave you inspired and empowered to take action. |
| 2:55 – 3:00 |
Daily Wrap & Challenge |
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| DAY 2 – SPEAK UP, SHOW UP (Friday, November 21, 2025) |
| ATTIRE: BPA PROFESSIONAL DRESS (Virtual) |
| Time (ET) |
Session |
Description |
| 11:00 – 11:40 |
Balance & Burnout: Thriving as a Student Leader : Led by Executive Council members Hailey Hall and Natasha Grad |
Learn how to maintain balance while managing school, work, and leadership so you can perform at your best without burning out. This workshop will explore strategies for prioritization, stress management, and self-care that fuel long-term success. By finding your balance, you’ll be able to amplify your impact as a leader, student, and professional. |
| 11:40 – 12:20 |
Fail Forward: Led by Executive Council members Timothy Nguyen and Alexa Chavez |
Have you ever felt down after a failure? If so, you’re not alone! Join us to learn how you can overcome failure in your journey toward personal growth. By learning through failure, you will be able to Amplify Your Impact as a leader and professional. |
| 12:20 – 12:30 |
Break |
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| 12:30 – 1:10 |
Resume Refresh: Led by Executive Council members Quadir Phillips and Allyssa Norman |
Are you ready to amplify your resume? In this workshop, you’ll learn formatting tips, strategies to tailor your resume for specific opportunities, and tricks to make sure both AI and human reviewers notice your strengths. Walk away ready to turn your resume into a powerful tool that opens doors and that maximizes your impact. |
| 1:10 – 2:00 |
BPA Launch Power Sessions (Breakout Rooms with Different Staff Leading Conversations) |
Choose lightning workshops: WSAP, Torch Awards, Fundraising, Programs |
| 2:00 – 2:10 |
Break |
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| 2:10 -2:40 |
Q & A – Executive Council |
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| 2:40– 3:00 |
Closing Rally – Echo Your Impact - Led by Executive Council member Allyssa Norman |
Celebrate Commitment |
