Summary
Future Business Leaders of America, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization is today's most successful and comprehensive High School leadership organization in America. It lays the needed foundation for every future business leader to succeed in today's and tomorrow's business world. Not only does it teach students about business, or make them experience the real world, but develops the necessary effective leadership style that is required for success.
Future Business Leaders of America is all about people; it’s who you meet and who you connect with that enables you to extend your leadership abilities, and FBLA’s unique programs and leadership conferences makes these ventures possible. You don’t have to become a business person just because you joined FBLA; whether you want to be a doctor or an artist, FBLA teaches you the necessary leadership abilities that will make you understand and be more successful with the career that you choose.
History
The first FBLA High School chapter was created in Johnson City, Tennessee on February 3rd 1942. However, the concept was originally developed by Dr. Hamden L. Forkner of Columbia University in 1937. Since then, FBLA is both a national and international phenomena resulting to more than 250,000 active members participating in more than 13,000 chartered chapters in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, U.S. Territories, Canada and Department of Defense Dependent Schools worldwide.
Mission
To bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
FBLA-PBL isn’t just another student group – it gives you the competitive edge through career exploration, leadership development, networking, community service opportunities, and many more exciting ventures. As a member of FBLA-PBL, you’ll build your resume, meet business leaders in your community and beyond, experience the rewards of leadership, and enjoy professional travel and other fun and enjoyable chapter, region, state or national activities/conferences.
Purpose
To provide, as an integral part of the instruction program, opportunities for students to develop vocational and career competencies and to promote civic and personal responsibilities.
Benefits
Future Business Leaders of America was a club envisioned to educate young leaders the importance of developing an effective leadership style. There is countless number of benefits but here’s the top ten:
• Meet and connect with people all over the country
• Develop a effective leadership style that is crucial to succeed in tomorrow’s business world
• Learn the values of effective team work
• Network with major corporate business leaders
• Strengthen your resume or application for scholarships and college admission
• Have a chance to show off your knowledge about business in over 40 competitions held at region, state and national level.
• Being a member gives you benefits from major FBLA corporate partners in valued discounts.
• Have a chance to win numerous amounts of FBLA scholarships
• Travel the country and stay in the most luxurious hotels and resorts
• FBLA will ultimately change your life
Goals
- Develop competent, aggressive business leadership
- Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work
- Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise
- Encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community
- Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism
- Encourage and practice efficient money management
- Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
- Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals
- Facilitate the transition from school to work
Creed
I believe education is the right of every person.
I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups.
I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number.
I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community and family life.
I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation and that this right should not be denied because of race, color, creed, sex or handicap.
I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school and community.
I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.
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