Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Admiral Peary AVTS Entrepreneurship/ Sales and Marketing students have recently joined FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda.
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit educational association of student members preparing for careers in business or who are just simply interested in learning more about the free enterprise system. FBLA helps students develop leadership abilities, and prepare for entry into, and advancement within, a business or business-related occupation. Members learn how to engage in business enterprise, how to direct the affairs of a group, and how to compete honorably in competitive events. These activities help prepare students to be better employees and better citizens. Purpose FBLA-PBL provides innovative leadership development programs to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship. Participation in FBLA-PBL can have a direct impact on the direction and success of a young person's career. Millions of students have learned through active membership in FBLA-PBL about the world of business and what is expected of them in the workplace. Organizational goals include:
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develop competent, aggressive business leadership
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strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work
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create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise
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encourage members to develop individual projects that contribute to the home, business, and community
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develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism
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encourage and practice efficient money management
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encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
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assist students in the establishment of occupational goals
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facilitate the transition from school to work
Skills USA Competition
Skills USA State Conference/Competitions in Hershey, PA.
2009 State Competitors (District Gold Medal Winners)
Auto Body Cory Link Collision Repair
Marketing Haley Melius Customer Service
Marketing Chelsea Hill Entrepreneurship
Marketing Aleesha Varner Entrepreneurship
Marketing Samantha O’Hara Entrepreneurship
Marketing Anthony Lohsl Entrepreneurship
Elec Tec Eric Krug Industrial Motor Control
Networking Douglas Ickes Internetworking
Masonry Cory Yeager Masonry
Health Kelley Shoemaker Nurse Assisting
Highlight bold indicates State winner and will advance to National competition.
Congratulations to all participating students and their instructors… Jobs well done!