FBLA prepares students for careers in business. Exclusive membership and career recognition programs are designed for each division to provide additional personal and chapter development opportunities. FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.
As the largest student business organization in the world, FBLA-PBL facilitates the transition from school to career, starting from the middle school level, into high school, then college, and ultimately business professionals. Over a quarter-million members are impacted by FBLA-PBL annually.
The FBLA concept was developed in 1937 by Dr. Hamden L. Forkner of Columbia University. The first high school chapter was chartered in Johnson City, Tennessee on February 3, 1942. In 1958, the first PBL collegiate chapter was chartered in Iowa. The Professional Division, originally the Alumni Division, began in 1979. Joining FBLA-PBL in 1994 was the FBLA-Middle Level for students in grades 5-9.
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Prepares students for careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
Prepares students for careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.
Prepares students for careers in designing, producing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and written journalism, social media, and entertainment services.
Prepares students for careers in planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.
Prepares students for careers in the management, marketing and operations of restaurants & other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events & travel related services.
Prepares students for careers in strategizing, planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.
I can say with 100% certainty that my entire collegiate and professional trajectory was changed by my involvement in FBLA. Not only did I learn 21st century skills that would benefit me in the workplace such as teamwork and critical thinking, but I also recognized the importance of servant leadership being at the heart of everything we do. This realization is what ultimately led me to find success in college and my place as a Teach for America Corps Member in San Antonio, Texas. My experiences in FBLA and the confidence that I gained through my involvement is never far from my mind in my daily interactions with my students. Everyone - regardless of their background - deserves to have a transformative CTSO opportunity like I did.Kaycie QuinonezFormer FBLA State Officer
I can say with 100% certainty that my entire collegiate and professional trajectory was changed by my involvement in FBLA. Not only did I learn 21st century skills that would benefit me in the workplace such as teamwork and critical thinking, but I also recognized the importance of servant leadership being at the heart of everything we do. This realization is what ultimately led me to find success in college and my place as a Teach for America Corps Member in San Antonio, Texas. My experiences in FBLA and the confidence that I gained through my involvement is never far from my mind in my daily interactions with my students. Everyone - regardless of their background - deserves to have a transformative CTSO opportunity like I did.
Met a lot of great people through this organization! It helped me become a more confident speaker in front of an audience. The whole atmosphere of any event for FBLA is exciting. I have met many lifelong friends through FBLA and I am so blessed I was able to be involved.Kyrsten ShippFormer FBLA Member
Met a lot of great people through this organization! It helped me become a more confident speaker in front of an audience. The whole atmosphere of any event for FBLA is exciting. I have met many lifelong friends through FBLA and I am so blessed I was able to be involved.