Pearson has partnered with Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) in order to prepare students to become leaders in whatever career path they choose. Through this partnership, students as early as middle school will gain the experience, mindset, and skills they need in order to thrive as community-minded business leaders in a global society.
About FBLA
Developed in 1937, FBLA believes in more than simple career success. FBLA believes that every person should prepare for a meaningful career and to go about that work in a manner that helps to lift up their own families, the people around them, and society as a whole.Developed in 1937, FBLA believes in more than simple career success. FBLA believes that every person should prepare for a meaningful career and to go about that work in a manner that helps to lift up their own families, the people around them, and society as a whole.
How this partnership helps you
It’s not too early to start thinking about how to be a leader in whatever field (or fields) you choose to pursue. Want to become the kind of person that your coworkers or employees are inspired to imitate?
The Pearson-FBLA partnership will help you learn what you need to know. Through FBLA’s programs, you will:
Develop competent business leadership
Understand American business enterprise
Develop projects that improve home, business, and community
Develop your character
Learn efficient money-management
Transition smoothly from school to work with FBLA’s help
Why it matters
A country is only as great as her people. Without strong, ethical, capable business leaders, the economy deteriorates, society declines, and families suffer.
Yet in a recent survey, 77% of respondents said they believe corporate America is suffering a “leadership crisis,” and nearly 60% agreed with this complaint: “I don't see any leaders at my company today that I aspire to be.”
Get Involved
Start your FBLA journey today! Talk to your school counselor about enrolling in business pathway courses. Find out whether your school has an FBLA chapter here. If your school doesn’t have a chapter, contact your school to begin one. Interested in learning more about FBLA?
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