What is FBLA?
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Sara Beth Marchert
What is FBLA? The mission is to bring business and education
together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
Fun Facts Concept developed in 1937 by Dr. Hamden L. Forkner
First chapter in Johnson City, TN in 1942
Over a quarter million students nationwide
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia
Largest business career student organization in the world
Why Should I Join? To gain invaluable business experience through
competition
To network and meet people that you might not have met otherwise
To build a resume
To further skills in leadership and teamwork that will carry you throughout your collegiate and professional careers
How Do I Join? Membership dues can be paid to a local FBLA adviser