Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Over 200 schools actively operate FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) chapters in Wisconsin with over 7,000 student members who are associated with high school, middle level and collegiate PBL (Phi Beta Lambda) divisions. Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Evers, has proclaimed February 4-10, 2018 as FBLA Week in Wisconsin.
During the 2017-2018 school year, additional chapters have been chartered at the following Wisconsin schools:
- Lane Intermediate (West Allis-West Milwaukee)
- West Milwaukee Intermediate (West Allis-West Milwaukee)
- Parkside School (Wautoma)
- Cassville High School
- Fond du Lac High School
- John Edward High School
- Mayville High School
- Potosi High School
- Racine Horlick High School
- Rib Lake High School
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. (FBLA-PBL) is the largest career student business organization in the world. Each year, FBLA-PBL helps over 230,000 members prepare for careers in business. FBLA-PBL’s mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
FBLA-PBL’s programs focus on:
- Leadership Development—members develop essential soft skills by holding chapter officer positions at the local, state, and national levels; by networking with accomplished business professionals; and by participating in business-focused workshops, seminars, and academic competitions.
- Academic Competitions—members demonstrate their business expertise at high-profile regional, state, and national competitive events. The top students are recognized with trophies and cash awards.
- Educational Programs—members create career portfolios, enhance their knowledge with world-recognized skills certifications, and have access to select college scholarships.
- Membership Benefits—members receive exclusive discounts and enhanced benefits for travel, education, and more.
- Community Service—members work with the March of Dimes to help end premature births by participating in awareness campaigns and the March for Babies fundraiser.
- Awards & Recognition—members build a portfolio of accomplishments with a wide range of awards programs.
Connect with Wisconsin FBLA or the FBLA-PBL National Center for additional information about FBLA Week activities.