About the FBLA
Illinois FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America
This leadership organization is an excellent choice for motivated students who want to build their college credentials. FBLA is nationally recognized by college recruiters and working professionals. Students can travel to leadership conferences, run the school store, and participate in academic competitions, volunteerism projects, and social activities. FBLA is not just for business students, but also for any career-minded student. Students can continue their membership at the collegiate level of FBLA, Phi Beta Lambda.
Several benefits of being apart of this national membership are:
- Travel Opportunities
- Scholarships and prizes
- Leadership development conferences in cities throughout the country
- Awards
- Friendship and Fun
- A magazine for all members
FBLA Facts
FBLA is the largest student career organization in the world, with over 250 million members and alumni.
Over 6,000 schools participate in this organization.
FBLA is a nationally recognized organization, with chapters on high school and college campuses. College selection committees are aware of the organization and its role in promoting leadership.
Why should I join?
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- To develop leadership skills
- To strengthen my understanding and potential for success in business and careers
- To socialize and meet new people, even from other schools
- To increase my chances of being admitted to a college or major
- To acquire the benefits of service to others
- To improve my academic credentials
Accomplishments
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MHS Junior takes second place in National Competition
Mundelein High School Junior, MacKenzie Stewart, earned second place in the Business Law event at the Future Business Leaders of America [FBLA]National Competition in Baltimore, Maryland.
“Her hard work paid off,” said FBLA adviser Chris Hoster. “She spent many hours studying technical terms and concepts to prepare for the competition. It takes a lot of discipline and focus to earn second place in a challenging subject like Business Law.” Stewart competed against more than 150 other students from across the country and beyond.
At the national competition, students compete in a variety of business and career-related subjects, attend leadership sessions, network with other students and professionals, and of course explore the cities of Baltimore and Washington DC, Hoster explained..
“It was really exciting for all of us to see her[MacKenzie] on stage, especially when they count down the winners from 10 to 1,” said FBLA adviser Sarah Menas. “It really made the end of the conference exciting for all of us.”
Mundelein High School FBLA also won third place in Top Fundraising for the March of Dimes by donating over $9,000 to the organization during the school year.
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