FBLA National Officer Teams up with Amy Lloyd
RESTON, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — Thousands of business and government leaders from across the country join Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation's largest career and technical student organization. students and teachers participated. (CTSO) focused solely on business as he celebrates his 17th from February 11, 2024 as his FBLA Week. This week, he was formally recognized by the governors of at least four states, including Missouri, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, as well as the governors of many cities and counties across the United States.
A team of national high school and college executives traveled from across the country to meet with members of Congress in Washington, D.C., and to meet with Amy Lloyd, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education for Career, Technology, and Adult Education. They shared how FBLA has benefited them both personally and academically and asked Congress to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act to officially recognize FBLA as a CTSO. . Students also met with Rick Wade, senior vice president of strategic alliances and outreach at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the important role FBLA plays as a talent pipeline for industry.
In addition, officers hosted numerous webinars throughout the week that focused on the importance of mentorship, leadership, and the transition from school to college or the workforce. Lovesac Founder and CEO Shawn D. Nelson joins best-selling author Scott Jeffrey Miller and six of his FBLA alumni in the fields of education, finance, military, politics, and media production to help mentor students. We shared tips on how we can help you start your own business. and be successful in your career. Nelson is donating the net proceeds of his new book. Let Me Save You for 25 Years: Mistakes, Miracles, and Lessons from the Lovesac Storyto FBLA.
The FBLA chapter also raised approximately $44,000 to benefit the local community. During the week, members participated in numerous community service projects, thanked local advisors and state leaders, and focused on their future careers.
“Tens of thousands of FBLA members from across the country come together to advance FBLA's mission to inspire and develop community-minded business leaders,” said Alexander T. Graham, FBLA President and CEO. “It's heartening to see that in a world facing so many challenges.” “It is truly gratifying that so many leaders in business and government continue to recognize the critical role FBLA plays in building tomorrow’s workforce and developing tomorrow’s leaders.”
Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational organization with more than 193,000 middle school, high school, and college members worldwide. FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. The association's headquarters are located in Reston, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, DC. For more information, visit fbla.org.
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CONTACT: Mary Lynn J. Rynkiewicz Future Business Leaders of America 7038604888 marylynn@fbla.org
