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Youth Partnerships

Youth is always trending with NAP!

NAP has a dedicated standing committee to specifically address the needs of young people and enhance their learning about parliamentary procedure.

The association partners with various youth organizations (see below) that host regular competitions at local, state, and national events. These competitions are an excellent tool for recruiting prospective young members to NAP and developing the next chapter of keepers of the democratic process.

Business Professionals of America

BPA aims to prepare a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills. Its conferences, workshops, and skills competitions encourage personal and professional growth among secondary and post-secondary students.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

FCCLA (formerly FHA) helps young men and women address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through family and consumer science education. FCCLA members develop skills for life: goal setting, problem-solving, decision-making, and effective communications.

Future Business Leaders of America

FBLA is devoted to developing business skills in secondary school students through local chapter activities as well as state and national leadership conferences.

FBLA Collegiate

FBLA’s Collegiate division continues developing business skills in students as they continue on to post-secondary education.

HOSA - Future Health Professionals

HOSA is a national career and technical organization for students interested in health careers. HOSA’s activities provide occupation and leadership skills to promote career opportunities in the health care industry

SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA serves high school and college students enrolled in technical skills and service occupations (such as health) programs of study. SkillsUSA programs strive to establish industry standards for job-skills training in the classroom.