FBLA
Mission Statement
To bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership development programs.
What is FBLA?
FBLA is a national vocational student organization for students in high schools and middle schools who are interested in business or business education careers. Thousands of members, hundreds of high schools, and nine regions make up the Tennessee chapter of FBLA. Benefits of membership are leadership skills, business competencies, community responsibilities, and self-confidence.
What does FBLA do?
FBLA provides the 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 directed competitive events.
Who can join?
Any secondary student in grades 9-12 who is interested in a career in business is eligible for membership in the high school division. Membership in the middle level division is open to students in grades 7-9 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.
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
- Informative publication: Tomorrow's Business Leader
How can you benefit FBLA?
Your involvement in Tennessee FBLA will give us
- Your knowledge and experience
- Your assistance in conference activities
- Your help in membership recruitment
- You as a human resource for future efforts of the organization