Arvada West FCCLA
Meeting Times and Location: W137, in the afternoon as announced.
Why Join FCCLA?
Career Development
FCCLA offers members opportunities for members to make a difference in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education and by creating projects in these areas to compete in events and showcase your work.
Focus on Youth Concerns
FCCLA focuses on a variety of youth concerns, including parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure, sustainability, nutrition and fitness, teen violence, and career preparation.
Develop Leadership & Life Skills
FCCLA members expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life—planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication—necessary in the home and workplace.
7 Purposes of FCCLA
To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life.
To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society.
To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community.
To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony.
To promote greater understanding between youth and adults.
To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities.
To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today's society.
To promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations.
Mission Statement
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.
The FCCLA Motto
"Toward New Horizons"