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What is FBLA? Future Business Leaders of America- Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Why Join FBLA? Learn Compete Earn Travel FBLA is the premiere organization for students preparing for careers in business. It is the largest student business organization in the world. FBLA prepares students for "real-world" professional experiences. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Why Join FBLA? Learn Compete Earn Travel Students will enjoy competing in the various events. Members and chapters have the opportunity to compete and win awards on the local, state, and national levels. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Why Join FBLA? Learn Compete Earn Travel FBLA and FBLA-PBL partners also offers thousands of dollars in scholarships each year. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Why Join FBLA? Learn Compete Earn Travel FBLA-PBL takes you to major business centers throughout the United States as you attend conferences in cities like Orlando, FL; Nashville, TN; and Anaheim, CA. You will get to know people in your state and across the nation. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Four Divisions of FBLA FBLA FBLA-Middle Level PBL FBLA-PBL Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) : For high school students UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Four Divisions of FBLA FBLA FBLA-Middle Level PBL FBLA-PBL FBLA-Middle Level: For junior high, middle, and intermediate school students; UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Four Divisions of FBLA FBLA FBLA-Middle Level PBL FBLA-PBL Phi Beta Lambda (PBL): For postsecondary students UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Four Divisions of FBLA FBLA FBLA-Middle Level PBL FBLA-PBL Professional Division for business people, FBLA-PBL: alumni, educators, and parents who support the goals of the association UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Mission Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Pledge I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Creed I believe education is the right of every person. I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family, and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups. I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number. I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community, and family life I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation. I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school, and community. I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Competitive Events State National Through State-based competition at the spring State Leadership Conferences, students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Competitive Events State National Top state winners then are eligible to compete for honors at the National Leadership Conference each summer. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Competitive Events Individual and Team Chapter Individual and team events focus on skills useful in leadership and career development UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Competitive Events Individual and Team Chapter Chapter events recognize overall achievement and performance in chapter management and growth. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Competitive Event Topics BUSINESS PRESENTATION BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN EMERGING BUSINESS ISSUES E-BUSINESS WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT DESKTOP APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERNET APPLICATION DESIGN PROGRAMMING See Website for complete and up to date listing of events UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Individual Competitive Events Accounting I Accounting II Banking & Financial Systems Business Calculations Business Communications Business Financial Plan Business Law Business Math Business Plan Business Presentation Business Procedures Client Service Computer Applications Computer problem Solving Cyber Security Database Design & Applications Desktop Application Programming Digital Video Production E-business Economics Electronic Career Portfolio FBLA Principles and Procedures See Website for complete and up to date listing of events UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Individual Competitive Events (cont) Future Business Leader Help Desk Impromptu Speaking Internet Application Programming Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Introduction to Technology concepts Job Interview Marketing Networking Concepts Personal Finance Public Speaking I Public Speaking II Sports Management Spreadsheet Applications Technology Concepts Virtual Business Challenge Web Site Development Word Processing I Word Processing II See Website for complete and up to date listing of events UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Team Competitive Events Banking & Financial Systems Business Ethics Business Financial Plan Business Plan Business Presentation Desktop Publishing Digital Video Production E-Business Emerging Business Issues Entrepreneurship Global Business Management Decision Making Management Information Systems Network Design Parliamentary Procedure Virtual Business Challenge Web Site Development See Website for complete and up to date listing of events UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Chapter Competitive Events Community Service Project Local Chapter Annual Business Report Partnership with Business Project See Website for complete and up to date listing of events UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Virtual Business Challenge The FBLA Virtual Business Challenge is an official FBLA competitive event where participants use highly visual simulation software (like SimCity) to manage a business. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Virtual Business Challenge (cont) How Who What Win Students download software over the Internet at no charge and compete for the highest score against schools across the United States. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Virtual Business Challenge (cont) How Who What Win Teams may consist of 1- 3 members. There is no limit on the amount of teams that may register from one chapter UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Virtual Business Challenge (cont) How Who What Win Each Virtual Business Challenge contains two qualifying rounds called challenges. After each challenge the team will upload their score. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Virtual Business Challenge (cont) How Who What Win Prizes range from t-shirts to cash prizes up to $1,000! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Conferences NLC IFL NFLC National Leadership Conference 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 through workshops and exhibits. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Conferences NLC IFL NFLC Institute for Leaders Held in conjunction with the NLC, this high-energy, intensive, two-day seminar is a focused-leadership experience for state and local chapter officers, as well as members and advisers. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Conferences NLC IFL NFLC National Fall Leadership Conference Students and advisers participate in motivational general sessions and professional development and career planning workshops. These are a convenient and affordable way to experience much of the education and excitement of an NLC. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Giving Back to the Community In the nearly 40 years FBLA-PBL has been united with the March of Dimes, FBLA-PBL has consistently ranked as the top clubs and organizations fund-raising partner, raising over $15 million dollars. National Service Project Local Service Ideas UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Giving Back to the Community Have a food drive at your school to help stock your community’s local food pantry. Help raise funds for local charities. National Service Project Local Service Ideas UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
National FBLA-PBL Information Website: Phone: Fax: Address: 1912 Association Drive Reston, VA UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Texas Chapters Texas FBLA Website: Website: UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
Quiz Time What does FBLA stand for? A. Future Business Leaders of America B. Future Borrower and Lenders of America C. Future Bank Lenders of America D. Future Building Leaders of America UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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Quiz Time There are how many divisions of FBLA? One two three four A. 1C. 3 B. 2D. 4 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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Quiz Time The division FBLA is for _____________. A. High School StudentsC. Professionals A. Middle School StudentsD. Parents UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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Quiz Time The division PBLA is for _____________. A. High School Students B. Parents C. Post Secondary Students D. Middle School Students UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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Quiz Time To bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. The above statement is FBLA’s____________. A. MissionC. Challenge B. CreedD. Pledge UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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Quiz Time It is possible to compete in all of the following events EXCEPT:___________ A. Desktop or Application Programming B. Equine Science C. Internet Application Design Programming D. Business Presentation UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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Quiz Time The competitive event where participants use highly visual simulation software (like SimCity) to manage a business is called ______________. A. Virtual Business Challenge B. Simulation City Marathon C. Be your own boss D. Business Leaders Challenge UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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Quiz Time What item could you possibly win in the Virtual Challenge? A. CarB. Jewelry C. MoneyD. Cell Phone UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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Quiz Time At the National Leadership Conference students share their successes, and learn new ideas about shaping their career future through workshops and exhibits. TRUE or FALSE UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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Quiz Time The National Service Project for FBLA is the March of Dimes. TRUE or FALSE UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All rights reserved
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