FBLA3 - FBLA Competitions (Lesson)

FBLA Competitions

Introduction

The mission of FBLA is to unite business and education in order to promote career and leadership development. There are many areas of focus to accomplish this mission. Community service, business achievement, competitive events, and chapter projects are a few opportunities for members to showcase their skills and talents.

Competitive Events

Throughout the school year, members of FBLA can attend workshops and competitive events to showcase their skills and talents. The event categories include individual, team, and chapter. To obtain a list of the events and guidelines, access the Competitive Events link from the resources link (the book icon).

Chapter Projects

Chapter projects permit FBLA members to collaborate, research, and demonstrate their business skills. The project should be produced on a business topic or a subject that might involve community involvement such as a Cyberbullying Campaign. Determining a chapter project should involve membership input so that the skills and talents of all members are incorporated. Brainstorming sessions can be implemented to generate ideas. The graph below reflects a recommended process chapters could follow in order to ensure the project meets the guidelines and requirements for the competition.

Clockwise from top - Generate ideas aligned with the mission and purpose of FBLA in a brainstorming session. Agree on a topic based on the input of membership. Determine the resources needed. Construct a project plan to include responsibilities and checkpoints. Refine the project based on feedback and activity requirements.  

 

Community Service Awards

The FBLA Community Service Awards program acknowledges members who have demonstrated remarkable devotion to community service. The service hours are cumulative and build while the student is a member of FBLA. Although you can volunteer with other agencies, some of the community service hours must be related to the mission and purpose of FBLA. Awards are given at the following levels.

  • Community - 50 hours
  • Service - 200 hours
  • Achievement - 500 hours

As you volunteer, make sure to maintain a log to include the dates, hours of service, name of the location, description of services performed, and supervisor contact details.

In addition to Community Service Awards, students are able to earn Business Achievement Awards.

Business Achievement Awards

The Business Achievement Awards provide students the opportunity to submit projects that demonstrate knowledge of business and leadership concepts. Awards are given at the following levels.

  • Future - Demonstration of basic business skills, community service involvement, and FBLA involvement at the local level.
  • Business - Evidence of local and district/regional and state FBLA involvement, intermediate business skills performance, and community leadership efforts.
  • Leader -FBLA involvement at the local, district, regional, state, and national levels, evidence of advanced business skills, and is a leader in his/her community.
  • America - Proven leadership at all levels, mastery of advanced business skills, and exceptional community involvement.

 

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Take-Away

Exhibiting your skills and talents! Being an FBLA member is a great opportunity to explore and then exhibit your skills and talents! Participating in the achievement awards or competitive events can be a great opportunity to add to your resume and learn something new. Consider participating in one opportunity below!

FBLA Community Service Awards Business Achievement Awards Competitive Events Chapter Projects 

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