The UA-PTC Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate (FBLA Collegiate) mission is to inspire and prepare students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.
UA-PTC FBLA Collegiate is developing future business leaders
FBLA Collegiate provides opportunities for college students to develop competencies for business and leadership skills. FBLA Collegiate is an integral part of the instructional program and promotes a sense of civic and personal responsibility. While the student organization primarily emphasizes business and business-related topics, students of various programs of study may join the organization.
As an FBLA Collegiate member, some of the perks are community and professional opportunities. Activities in the community include fundraisers, community service projects, and more! Professional activities include guest speakers, networking opportunities, state and national competitive events, and more! Students who qualify for a national competitive event may receive a scholarship or monetary rewards depending on the event.
For questions, contact John Price, chapter advisor and Instructor of Business at [email protected] or call (501) 812-2842.
About FBLA Collegiate
FBLA Collegiate is an American career and technical student organization headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Established in 1940, FBLA Collegiate is a non-profit organization of high school, middle school, and college students, as well as professional members, who primarily help students transition to the business world.
FBLA Collegiate is one of the largest student organizations in the United States, with 253,365 members, and the largest career student organization in the world. Local FBLA Collegiate chapters are often connected to their school's business education department, and most advisors are business education teachers. It is one of the top 10 organizations listed by the U.S. Department of Education. FBLA Collegiates national charity partner is the March of Dimes, and the March of Dimes provides grants of $1,000 for local chapters and $2,500 for state chapters to promote their goals.
For additional information about FBLA Collegiate visit, www.fbla-pbl.org.