Application Process

Enrolled in a Colorado CTE approved business course

Local adviser approval

2.5 minimum GPA

Completion of one full year of high school FBLA (so currently a sophomore)

Have held an s/elected office in local chapter, district chapter, or other CTSO.

Have completed two levels of BAAs (Contributor and Leader)

Able to attend ALL mandatory state officer meetings/trainings/events in their entirety (Virtual meetings need reliable internet access).

Online application form

• • Personal information, social media, one-page resume, headshot, offices held, business classes, adviser/administrator/parent information, office preferences

  • Article - FBLA Story

  • 2-minute Speech - pre-recorded YouTube speech promoting FBLA

  • Signature Forms - candidate agreement, policies/procedures/code of conduct, photo release

  • Transcript (can be unofficial)

  • Local Adviser Letter of Recommendation 

Pre-conference 

• Simulated Officer Activity

• Virtual interviews

  • with the candidate and with the local adviser

• Pre-conference feedback forms

  • Local Adviser, Administrator, and Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

• Social Media Check

At the Conference

• Networking

• Interview with Selection Committee

• Colorado State Officer Knowledge Test

  • Review the Officer Handbook, Colorado FBLA website, and National FBLA website 

Reviewed by Selection Committee (one member representative from each district)

• • Resume

  • FBLA Story Article

  • 2-Minute Speech

  • Pre-Conference Simulated Officer Production Task

  • Candidate Interview @ SLC

Reviewed by Colorado FBLA Staff

• • Candidate's virtual interview

  • Candidate's local adviser virtual interview

  • Adviser, Administrator, Parent Feedback

  • Colorado State Officer Knowledge Test

  • Social Media Check

Ratings are scored by the following percentages:

• • Application Materials - 25%

  • Pre-Conference Items - 25%

  • Interviews - 40%

  • State Officer Test - 10%