FCCLA

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national Career and Technical Student Organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education.

FCCLA's mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

Who is eligible to be a member of FCCLA?
Any student who has taken a course in Family and Consumer Sciences, or as determined by the state department of education, middle school through grade 12 is eligible for active membership in an organized chapter within their school. Once the state and national dues are paid, the student will be an official affiliated member.

Why FCCLA?
FCCLA allows students to become active change-makers in their community and take initiative in their personal leadership development. Students involved in FCCLA have the opportunity to:

    develop career skills and learn to balance career and family responsibilities
    strengthen home and family life
    prepare for community living as responsible citizens
    experience the connection between career and technical and academic skills
    improve self-esteem
    practice and apply creative and critical thinking
    understand themselves and their relationships with others
    develop a personal leadership style
    identify concerns, make decisions, and carry out activities
    experience the satisfaction of helping others
    observe Family and Consumer Sciences related careers
    gain recognition for accomplishments
    build supportive relationships with teachers in a less formal atmosphere
    achieve established performance standards and competencies