2. MISSION
To bring business and education
together in a positive working
relationship through innovative
leadership and career
development programs.
3.
4. Affiliations
• U.S. Department of Education
• Association for Career and Technical
Education (ACTE)
• National Association of Secondary School
Principals (NASSP)
• National Business Education Association
(NBEA)
• National Research Center for Career and
Technical Education
• National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
Editor's Notes
Four membership divisions: (lifelong association)
FBLA-Middle Level: grades 5-9
FBLA: grades 9-12
PBL: college
Professional Division: business professionals and alumni
5 administrative regions
6,500+ chapters in 47 states and 10 countries
Membership benefits including:- national publications
certification test opportunities
23 partner scholarships
Multiple discounts from hotels, retail, travel, insurance, and more
More than 20 member and chapter recognition programs.
Recognition at the local, state, and national levels.
Awards for:
individual achievement (BAA)
service to school and community (CSA)
member recruitment (local and state levels)
Our curriculum-related programs provide our members with unique opportunities to practice the skills and knowledge that they are learning in the classroom. From the Virtual Business Challenge to Lead2Feed, the possibilities are endless!
Plan a visit to a local business for American Enterprise Day on November 15.
And celebrate World Prematurity Day on November 17 by raising funds and awareness for the March of Dimes.
Information on these programs and all of our partners can be found on the Chapter Management Handbook or online under Membership Benefits.