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Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda
is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) education association of students preparing
for careers in business and business-related fields. The Association has four divisions:
- FBLA for high school students
- FBLA Middle Level for junior high, middle and intermediate school students
- PBL for postsecondary students
- And the Professional Alumni Division for business people, educators and parents, who support the goals of the Association
FBLA-PBL is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and organized on local,
state and national levels. Business teachers/advisers and advisory
councils (including school officials, business people and community
representatives) guide local chapters. State advisers and committee
members coordinate chapter activities for the national organization.
Membership
For the past few years, FBLA-PBL has enjoyed an annual increase in
membership. The high school level has more than 215,000 members, while
Phi Beta Lambda (postsecondary level) reaches over 10,000 college
students. The newest group, FBLA Middle Level (grades 5-9) is showing
remarkable growth with 8,000 student members and is developing member
interest for the high school level.
Funding
FBLA-PBL, Inc. is funded by membership dues, conference fees, corporate contributions and grants.
Conferences and Seminars
National Leadership Conference - Each year, the best and
brightest of FBLA and PBL convene to compete in leadership events, share
their successes and learn new ideas about shaping their career future.
These four-day sessions are considered the pinnacle of the FBLA-PBL
experience, especially for those running for national office. FBLA-PBL
sponsors conferences and seminars for members and advisers, which are
designed to enhance experience initially developed on the local and
state level. Among them are:
- Institute for Leaders - This four-day seminar is a focused leadership experience
for state and local chapter officers as well as members and
advisers. It offers a unique chance to build leadership and career
skills that last a lifetime in tracks focusing on entrepreneurship,
communication and FBLA-PBL leadership. It is held in conjunction
with the National Leadership Conference each year.
- National Fall Leadership Conference - Each fall, new leaders and advisers from
chapters across the nation gather for regional conferences designed
to guide and motivate their success for the year. This includes
workshops, seminars, and a plenary session, as well as the benefit
of networking among their peers from other cities.
Publications
These publications bring fresh ideas, new directions and
network-building news to our members. They are published three times
(except Tomorrow's Business Leader which is four times) each year:
Tomorrow's Business Leader goes to FBLA & FBLA Middle Level
students; Adviser Hotline to high school teachers; Middle
Level Advisers' Hotline to Middle Level teachers; and PBL
Business Leader to PBL members and advisers. The Professional
Division receives The Professional Edge.
Endorsements
FBLA-PBL is officially endorsed by American Management Association,
Association for Career and Technical Education, Career College
Association, March of Dimes, National Association of Parliamentarians,
National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Business
Education Association, National Management Association, and the U.S.
Department of Education.
FBLA At Thomas Jefferson
FBLA was started at Jefferson during the 2000-2001 school year. Mrs. Jennifer Seavey stepped
up immediately to offer her services as the sponsor, having had business
experience in the past both with and without the FBLA. During the first
year, the TJ FBLA was successful in laying the groundwork for the
following year and years to come.
The TJ FBLA meets every week during 8th Period A Block on Wednesdays. There are 6 elected
positions: President, two Co-Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, and Publicist
(see the Contact Us page).
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