What is FBLA-PBL
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational association of student members preparing for careers in business or who are just simply interested in learning more about the free enterprise system.
FBLA helps students develop leadership abilities, and prepare for entry into, and advancement within, a business or business-related occupation. Members learn how to engage in business enterprise, how to direct the affairs of a group, and how to compete honorably in competitive events. These activities help prepare students to be better employees and better citizens.
Who Can Join FBLA-PBL?
Anyone who is interested in business or business-related careers can and should join FBLA-PBL. Anyone can become a professional member. If you would like more information on FBLA-PBL, visit our website at .
There are over 270,000 active members in over 12,000 chartered chapters in 50 states, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, U.S. Territories, and Department of Defense Dependent Schools worldwide. In Pennsylvania during the last school year, there were 298 active chapters organized into 28 different regions. There were over 12,500 members during the 2009-2010 school year. Membership is open to students in Grades 9-12, and middle-level membership is open to students in Grades 5-8.
Pennsylvania FBLA
Leadership Program
The Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is a non-profit organization that assists students interested in business related careers. FBLA-PBL gives students a chance to gain experience in various business fields and meet new and interesting people. The association has four divisions in which one can get involved.
- FBLA Middle Level—for intermediate, middle, & junior high school students
- FBLA High School Level—for high school students in grades 9-12
- Phi Beta Lambda—for post–secondary school students
- Professional Division—for business people, educators, parents, and anyone who supports the goals of the association.
FBLA-PBL offers its members a variety of opportunities to get involved and gain power.
- Leadership training—members can attend workshops and conferences at the regional, state, and national level in which they can participate in leadership development seminars.
- Competitive Events—this program exemplifies the range of activities and focus of FBLA-PBL. With tests to take in almost every business-related field, everyone is sure to find something they’ll enjoy.
- Community Service—This is one of the core goals of FBLA-PBL. Chapters and their members are encouraged to develop community service projects that will contribute to the IMPROVEMENT OF HOME, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY.
PURPOSE
FBLA-PBL provides innovative leadership development programs to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship. Participation in FBLA-PBL can have a direct impact on the direction and success of a young person's career. Millions of students have learned through active membership in FBLA-PBL about the world of business and what is expected of them in the workplace.
For more information, or to learn how to start an active
chapter, please contact a member of the State Committee below:
FBLA GOALS
Develop competent, aggressive business leadership
•••
Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work
•••
Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise
•••
Encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community
•••
Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism
•••
Encourage and practice efficient money management
•••
Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
•••
Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals
•••
Facilitate the transition from school to work
•••