What is FBLA?

FBLA is a national vocational student organization for students in high school and middle schools who are interested in business or business education careers. Benefits of membership are leadership skills, business competencies, community responsibilities, and self-confidence.

What does FBLA do?

FBLA providesthe business leaders of tomorrow with the necessary skills to successfully compete in the job market, pursue postsecondary education, or manage personal skills.

Members learn how to lead and participate in group discussions by engaging in practical problem-solving and decision-making activities. FBLA members learn the value of competition through direct competitive events.

Who can join?

Any secondary student in grades 7-12 who is interested in a career in business and has taken or is currently enrolled in at least one business course is eligible for membership in the high school division. Membership in the middle level division is open to students who accept the purpose of FBLA-Middle Level Division, subscribe to its creed and demonstrate willingness to contribute to good school-community relations. Additionally a middle level chapter must be chartered at the school.

What are the activities of FBLA chapters?


Professional

Professional activities provide members with a business connection for their future. Guest Speakers, panel discussions, visits to business and industry, and shadowing experiences are used as instructional projects for a chapter's program of work.

Leadership

Participation in FBLA activities as a member, committee chair person, or officer provides experiences that contribute to the development of a positive self-image and a feeling of accomplishment

Community

Chapter activities that make a comtribution to the community provide members with the opportunity to develop civic pride and responsibility. Members also meet influential business and community leaders, learn the steps necessary to complete a project, and work with business and government officials.

Service

The main purpose of service projects is to help others and these activities can be tailor-made for the school and community.


How does FBLA benefit you?
FBLA provides innovative leadership development programs to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship. Your FBLA membership provides
  • Career Opportunities
  • Networks with business leaders
  • Leadership Development
  • Exciting leadership conferences
  • Challenging competitions
  • Community service opportunities
  • Friendships
How can you benefit FBLA?


Your involvement in FBLA will give us
  • Your knowledge and experience
  • Your assistance in conference activities
  • Your help in membership recruitment
  • Youas a human resource for future afforts of the organization