FBLA conference set next week

High school students who are members of the North Dakota Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter will attend the North Dakota FBLA State Leadership Conference in Minot on March 24-26, at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. More than 50 FBLA chapters from across the state will participate in this conference, where ap- proximately 1,200 students will have the opportunity to test their business skills against other students from around the state.

In the competitive events program, students test the business skills they’ve learned in the classroom in a variety of individual, team and chapter events. Students can enter events such as accounting, computer applications, entrepreneurship, emerging business issues, public speaking, job interview, website development or networking concepts. The culmination of the competitive events program is the Awards of Excellence ceremony where winners are recognized for their accomplishments. In addition to the competitive events program, students have the opportunity to attend workshops, business tours and college tours. A new team of state officers will also be elected.

FBLA is a professional organization for students interested in pursuing business careers. This year’s theme of “Igniting Innovation,” reflects the goals of FBLA members. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. To learn more, visit FBLA’s website at www.nd-fbla.org.

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