The Career and Technical Education students competed at the State level at the Business Professionals of America conference in Fort Worth Texas, and placed in the top ten ranks. Edinburg North High school: Val Bernal won 4th place in Fundamental Desktop Publishing and Matthew Guerra won 2nd place in C# Programming both students qualified for National competition this upcoming May. ECISD BPA computer maintenance chapter sponsor is Mrs. Yolanda Cantu & ENHS BPA Chapter sponsor is Mr. Ivan Calderon.
Business Professionals of America is a national organization for middle school, high school, and college students preparing for careers in business and office occupations. The organization’s activities and programs complement classroom instruction by giving students practical experience through application of the skills learned at school. Business Professionals of America acts as a cohesive agent in the nationwide networking of education and business and industry, and is contributing to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.