FBLA

Future Business Leaders of America

Phi Beta Lambda

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What is Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)?

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is a nonprofit educational association of students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. The association has four divisions:

FBLA for high school students
FBLA-Middle Level for junior high and intermediate students
PBL for postsecondary students
Professional Division for businesspeople, educators, parents, and anyone who supports the goals of the association.

FBLA-PBL members focus on three major areas:

· Serving Schools and communities

· Developing competent, aggressive leadership skills

· Promoting academic excellence

FBLA-PBL is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and organized on local, state and national levels. Business teachers/advisers and advisory councils (including school officials, business people and community representatives) guide local chapters. State advisers and committee members coordinate chapter activities for the national organization.

Future Business Leaders of America

Phi Beta Lambda

What are the activities of Keith High’s FBLA Chapter?

Professional

Professional activities provide members with a business connection for their future. These activities help increase student skills and knowledge of the business world. Guest speakers, panel discussions, visits to business/industry, and shadowing experiences are used as instructional projects for our chapter’s program of work.

Leadership

One of the most important goals of Keith High’s FBLA is to develop leadership qualities in its members. Participation in FBLA activities as a member, committee chairperson, 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 contribution to the community provide members with the opportunity to develop civic pride and responsibility. Members also meet influential business and community leaders and learn the steps necessary to complete a project, and work with business and government officials.

Service

The activities in this category are as varied as the problems of people and organizations in need. The main purpose of service projects is to help others. These activities can be just the right fit for the school, the people, and the organization involved.

How Does FBLA Membership Benefit You?

FBLA provides innovative leadership development programs to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship. FBLA membership provides:

· Career Opportunities

· Networks with business leaders

· Leadership development

· Exciting leadership and teambuilding conferences

· Challenging competitions

· Friendships

· Informative Business Publications

What can you bring to Keith High’s FBLA?

· Your involvement

· Your knowledge and experience

· Your assistance in conference activities

· Your image as a role model for peers

· Your help in membership recruitment

· You as a valuable, human resource for future efforts of the organization

How do I get involved?