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For Immediate Release Christopher Flynn

(703) 716-1309

FCCLA National Leadership Conference Brings Youth Leaders to Washington, D.C. on July 5th-9th

More than 7,000 students and advisers to converge for inspiration, training

and opportunities to make a difference locally and across the country

July 5th, 2015 – Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will bring more than 7,000 of its student leaders, members and advisers to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. this week to participate in the annual National Leadership Conference.

National Leadership Conference provides opportunities for students and advisers to come together for fun and to listen to inspiring speakers, as well as to expand leadership skills, sharpen talents and explore career pathways. The theme of this year’s conference is “Together We Are Healthy” and attendees will be challenged to go beyond what is expected of them to make lasting, positive impressions in their families, schools and communities.

FCCLA offers over 30 Family and Consumer Sciences related events, also known as STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) events. These events include Culinary Arts, Knowledge Bowl, Career Investigation, and Fashion Construction to name a few. Members compete at the District, State and National level. This year, over 4100 STAR Event participants will be competing next week in Washington, D.C.!

For more information on FCCLA or to attend or arrange interviews regarding its National Leadership Conference, please contact Chris Flynn at (703) 716-1309 or .

About FCCLA

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has 200,000 members and more than 5,500 chapters from 49 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945.

FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members. It is the only career and technical in-school student organization with the family as its central focus. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities.