Students from Seminole the Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter were among the nearly 7,000 attendees representing nearly 800 school chapters who attended the 2025 BPA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, May 7-11.

While in Orlando, students vied for top honors in BPA’s Workplace Skill Assessment Program competitions, which cover the areas of business administration; digital communication and design; finance; health administration; information technology; and management, marketing and communication. Conference participants also attended leadership development workshops, received awards for community service activities, and elected BPA’s 2025– 2026 national student leadership team.

The students from the Seminole BPA chapter who attended the National Leadership Conference were Brody Foutz and Joseph Mull. Mull competed in Python against 52 other students while Foutz went to gain leadership skills through different workshops and ceremonies.

“We are honored to be able to attend National Leadership Conference to represent Seminole’s BPA chapter. We want to express our gratitude towards all of those that supported us: Pam Robinson Real Estate, Seminole ESA, Security State Bank, Lion’s Club, and Seminole School Board and Administration,” said Seminole BPA Advisor Briana Wymore.

“The National Leadership Conference is a milestone moment for our student members and advisors, representing a year of dedication, growth, and achievement,” said Devin Alexander, BPA’s Interim Executive Director. “This event is more than just competitions—it’s about developing leadership skills, earning industry certifications, and celebrating the hard work that sets our members up for future success.”

While in Orlando, participants also had opportunities to network with other BPA members and business leaders, visit famous attractions in the region, and participate in several community service activities honoring the Special Olympics, BPA’s national service project.

The 2025 National Leadership Conference was presented by Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, the leading provider of certification exam development, delivery and program management services.

BPA’s 2026 National Leadership Conference will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, from May 6 to 10, 2026.

About Business Professionals of America Founded in 1966, Business Professionals of America (BPA) is the premier Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for middle, high school, and college students preparing for careers in business, finance, information technology, and related fields. BPA provides members with opportunities for growth through competition, leadership and personal development, and community service. The organization has more than 62,000 members in nearly 1,500 chapters across the United States and in Canada, China, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Learn more at www.bpa.org.