ITCA Students Excel at BPA Regional Leadership Conference

Idaho Technical Career Academy (ITCA) students demonstrated their skills and professionalism at the Business Professionals of America (BPA) Regional Leadership Conference, held Jan. 11 at Kuna High School. Eighteen ITCA students competed, and some attended in person. The regional event provided an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge in business, technology and leadership competitions.  

The following students traveled to Kuna High School to compete in person and represent ITCA:

• Sean (11th grade)
• Emrie (10th grade)
• Serenity (11th grade)
• Lu (12th grade)
• Jemelie (11th grade)
• Job (12th grade)

Top Performers: ITCA Students Bring Home First-Place Wins

Several ITCA students excelled in their respective competitions, earning first-place finishes in a variety of business, technology and leadership events: 

• Sean — 1st place, Prepared Speech
• Bella — 1st place, Health Administration Procedures
• Lila — 1st place, Fundamentals of Web Design
• Nyx — 1st place, Administrative Support Concepts-Open; 1st place, Business Law & Ethics; 1st place, Legal Office Procedures; 1st place, Management, Marketing and Human Resources Concepts-Open
• Blake — 1st place, Health Administration Concepts-Open
• Job — 1st place, Advanced Office Systems and Procedures; 1st Place, Integrated Office Applications

Out of 18 ITCA students who competed at regionals, an impressive 16 qualified for the BPA State Leadership Conference March 3-5 in Boise, where they will have the opportunity to advance to nationals. 

A Memorable and Life-Changing Experience for ITCA Students
The conference was more than just a competition — it was an opportunity for ITCA students to grow as leaders, support their peers and gain valuable career skills. 

Lu, a senior, shared her thoughts on the experience: “My experience at BPA regionals was fantastic! It was a great time with my classmates, and we all had a blast supporting each other. My events went well, and I was excited to see all our hard work pay off. Overall, it was a memorable experience that helped us grow individually and as a team.”

BPA allows students to develop leadership skills, network with professionals and participate in business-related competitions. It is the country’s largest career and technical student organization with 45,000 members across 1,800 chapters in 25 states and Puerto Rico.

ITCA’s commitment to career-focused learning is evident in its diverse elective offerings. Students can choose from various paths, including agriculture, food and natural resources; business; and health science — all areas where Idaho employers actively seek skilled workers. 

If you’re interested in exploring how ITCA can help your student achieve their full potential, visit our How It Works page today to learn more about enrollment options and the diverse range of programs available.

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