WHY SHOULD STUDENTS JOIN FBLA?•
Leadership
Experience
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Business
Education
•
Career
Preparation
•
Civic
Awareness
•
Public
Speaking
•
Electronic Career Portfolio
•
Challenging
Competitions
•
Trophies
and Cash Awards
•
Travel
Opportunities
•
Community
Service Opportunities
•
Scholarships
•
Friendship
and Fun
•
Networking
•
Exclusive
publications
WHAT IS FBLA?
FBLA-PBL
is the largest business career student organization in the world. The high
school division has 215,000 members, while the postsecondary division reaches
over 11,000 college students. The newest group, FBLA-Middle Level, is showing
remarkable growth with over 20,000 student members. Finally, the Professional
Division has reached over 3,000 members. Over 11,000 advisers round out the
group. Exclusive membership and career recognition programs are designed for each
division to provide additional personal and chapter development opportunities.
WHAT WILL I NEED TO JOIN?
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Time - Meet on Wednesdays
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National,
State and Local dues
•
Business
Attire and Dress Shoes
•
Dedication
and Determination
FUNDING & ENDORSEMENTS
FBLA-PBL,
Inc. is funded by membership dues, conference fees, corporate contributions,
and grants. FBLA-PBL is recognized by the Association for Career and Technical
Education, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, National
Association of Parliamentarians, National Association of Secondary School
Principals, National Business Education Association, and the U.S. Department of
Education.
CONFERENCES & SEMINARS
FBLA-PBL
sponsors conferences and seminars for members and advisers. These programs are
designed to foster the development of business leadership skills.