About Us
Fostering Excellence in Business Related Education
The National Business Education Association is the nation's leading professional organization devoted exclusively to those who teach, lead, research, and champion business education. We believe business education competencies are essential for every individual navigating today's fast-changing economy — and we exist to support the educators who deliver them.
Who we serve
NBEA's membership reflects the full landscape of business education:
- Middle, secondary, and post-secondary teachers of business-related subjects
- State departments of education and other stakeholders advancing business education
- Career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) and the professionals who guide them
What we do
NBEA is committed to the professional growth of its members and serves as a unifying voice across the groups dedicated to advancing business education. We connect the classroom to the workplace, providing the vital link between the public and private sectors so that educators stay ahead of the skills today's business world demands. Through our partnerships with corporations, small businesses, and education leaders, members gain insight into where industry is headed — and how to prepare students for it.
Our impact
The reach of business education extends far beyond any single classroom. Through the educators we support, NBEA helps shape how millions of students learn the financial, entrepreneurial, and professional skills they'll carry into their careers and lives.
Millions of students reached
Every year, students across the country learn from classrooms led by NBEA-affiliated educators.
A national standard
The National Standards for Business Education guide curriculum in schools and districts nationwide.
Stronger teachers, longer careers
Members report greater confidence, professional fulfillment, and longevity in the classroom.
Career-ready graduates
A pipeline of students equipped with the financial literacy, business acumen, and workplace skills employers need most.
An end to classroom isolation
Connecting business educators who are often the only ones in their building teaching the subject.
Industry-aligned curriculum
Kept current through ongoing dialogue with corporations, small businesses, and workforce leaders.
Why members join
Join NBEA and become part of a growing community of business educators and industry professionals who rely on us for professional growth. Membership keeps you at the forefront of your profession through:
- The National Standards for Business Education
- Timely publications and research
- The Annual National Convention, featuring renowned guest speakers
- Regional association membership
- Professional development opportunities
- Peer networking across the country
- An international business perspective
- And much more
Join NBEA today
Become part of a growing movement of successful business educators and business professionals.