Greenville, Ohio – Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) had ten students from the Business and Information Technology programs at the participate in the Business Professionals of America regional screening held at Greenville High School on September 15, 2016. Screening requires students to complete a comprehensive test of BPA facts, a professional interview and prepared speech. Successful candidates will lead the approximately 400 members of the Region 3 BPA organization for the 2016-2017 school year.

Students participating were:

• James Bucio (Computer Network Engineering junior from West Carrollton)
• Ethan Browning (Computer Network Engineering junior from Tri-County North)
• Tommy Gauvey (Computer Network Engineering junior from  Milton-Union)
• Elizabeth Hohn (Computer Network Engineering senior from Vandalia Butler)
• Jason Smith (Business Ownership junior from Jefferson)
• Joshua Garver (Business Ownership senior from Northmont)
• Savannah Pemberton (Business Ownership junior from Milton-Union)
• Brandon Spears (Game Programming and Web Applications senior from Tipp City)
• Alison Pierce (Business Ownership junior from Wayne)
• Nigora Aripova (Business Ownership senior from West Carrollton)

Business Professionals of America prepares students in leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills. There are 43,000 members in over 2,300 chapters in 23 states who are pursuing careers in business management, office administration and information technology.

For more information about MVCTC, please visit www.mvctc.com.

For over 45-years, MVCTC has been providing career technical education for 27 partner school districts encompassing five counties, including Darke, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Warren Counties.  MVCTC is dedicated to providing in-demand workforce training for youth, adults, and organizations in the Miami Valley. 

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