You will select two competitions to compete in and then two or more open events. You can find practice tests on your google shared drive. The Torch Award is a recognition award that focuses on your leadership and service related achievements and is optional.
- In order to qualify for a conference on torch, you must receive your torch award at each level before the conference and meet the following guidelines:
11-12 graders will be eligible for state conference if in BPA 3+ years and placed in top 10 at regionals
12th graders will be eligible for national conference if in BPA 3+ years and placed in top 20 at state and attended at least 3 practice sessions at CHS.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Fundamental Accounting
Advanced Accounting
Payroll Accounting
Personal Financial Management
Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications
Advanced Spreadsheet Applications
Banking & Finance
Financial Analyst Team
Economic Research Project-Individual
Economic Research Project-Team
Financial Math & Analysis-Open Event
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Broadcast News Team
Computer Network Technology
Systems Administration Using Cisco
Network Administration Using Microsoft
C++ Programming
Visual Basic Programming
SQL Database Fundamentals
Java Programming
Fundamentals of Web Design
Fundamental Desktop Publishing
Advanced Desktop Publishing
PC Servicing & Troubleshooting
Computer Security
Digital Media Production
Video Production Team
Web Site Design Team
Computer Programming Concepts - Open Event
Information Technology Concepts-Open Event
Digital Communication and Design Concepts-Open Event
Linux Operating System Fundamentals
MICHIGAN EVENTS
Business Spelling-Open Event (Secondary only)
Merit Scholar-Open Event (State Conference only)
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Fundamental Word Processing Skills
Intermediate Word Processing Skills
Advanced Word Processing Skills
Integrated Office Applications
Basic Office Systems & Procedures
Advanced Office Systems & Procedures
Legal Office Procedures
Business Law and Ethics
Medical Office Procedures (now Health Admin Procedures)
Database Applications
Administrative Support Team
Administrative Support Research Project-Individual
Administrative Support Concepts-Open Event
MANAGEMENT/MARKETING/HUMAN RESOURCES
Global Marketing Team
Entrepreneurship
Small Business Management Team
Graphic Design Promotion
Interview Skills
Advanced Interview Skills
Extemporaneous Speech
Human Resource Management
Prepared Speech
Presentation Management-Individual
Presentation Management-Team
Digital Marketing Concepts-Open Event
Business Meeting Management Concepts-Open Event
Management/Marketing/Human Resources Concepts-Open Event
Parliamentary Procedure Concepts-Open Event
VIRTUAL COMPETITIVE EVENTS
These events are offered at the national level only. Please review the Workplace Skills Assessment Program Guidelines for specific details about these events.
Virtual Multimedia and Promotion--Individual
Virtual Multimedia and Promotion--Team
Software Engineering Team
Promotional Photography
Start-up Enterprise Team
Web Application Team
Mobile Applications