FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA) PARTNERSHIP
What Is FBLA?
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the world’s largest business Career and Technical Student Organization with more than 230,000 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.
FBLA + CONNECTIONS ACADEMY®
How Students Benefit
This partnership offers Connections Academy middle- and high-school students opportunities to:
Gain real-world, hands-on experiences that help provide school-to-work pathways
Get greater insight into careers in business, information technology, and other growing fields
Build connections with collegiate and industry partners and businesses
Participate in IT-related competitive events
The Benefits of Joining FBLA at a Connections Academy Partner School
Have you heard your school counselor or teacher talk about FBLA and wondered, "What is FBLA?" Learn all about the benefits of joining Future Business Leaders of America through Pearson's partnership.
FBLA members report the benefits of membership include*:
Confidence
Career Preparation
Academic Preperation for College
Community Service Experience
Interview Skills
“Giving [Connections Academy] students the opportunity to develop skills like critical thinking and collaboration, as well as unmatched networking opportunities with colleges and employers, will ensure they are ready for their future.”
—Alexander T. Graham, FBLA President and CEO
May 14, 2024
Pearson’s Connections Academy Partners with Future Business Leaders of America to Engage and Connect Middle and High Schoolers to Business and IT Careers Earlier
May 23, 2024
Indiana Connections Career Academy Students Receive Accolades at State Leadership Conference
News About Our FBLA Partnership
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Student Stories
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*Source: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) | Student Outcomes Infographic, October 2022.