Camren Clement, junior at Lamesa High School and Business Professionals of America (BPA) state officer, met with state representatives Ben Leman and Rick Miller in Austin last week on behalf of BPA. “I represent Business Professionals of America and we’re developing leadership and professionalism in the workplace through competitive events. So, we’re more of a business-oriented CTE,” Clement said. Clement discussed the recently passed Perkins 5 bill with the representatives. The bill reallocates funds to Career Technology Education programs like BPA. “Education and specifically Career Technical Education is vital to not only this generation’s success, but future generations. It’s going to come in ...