Our Goals
Develop competent, aggressive business leadership
Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work
Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise
Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community
Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism
Encourage and practice efficient money management
Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals
Facilitate the transition from school to work
Our Pledge
I solemnly promise to support the mission of Future Business Leaders of America, abide by its Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct, and develop the qualities necessary to become a community-minded business leader.
Code of Ethics
I commit to:
• Collaborating with a commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity, care, and respect for the dignity and worth of every individual.
• Undertaking each task with a clear understanding of my responsibilities, aiming to execute all work to the highest standard.
• Performing all of my actions and duties ethically with the utmost honesty, accountability, and transparency.
• Establishing and nurturing relationships based on trust.
• Being receptive to constructive feedback and seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Complying with both the specific guidelines and the overarching principles of my school’s policies and FBLA’s standards.
• Promoting a culture of respect through my dress, behavior, and communication, positively representing myself, school, and future profession.
• Contributing to the betterment of my local and global community by engaging in projects and initiatives that bring the greatest good to the greatest number.
Our Creed
I BELIEVE:
Education is the right of every person.
The future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family, and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups.
Every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number.
Every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community, and family life.
Every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation.
Every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school, and community.
I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.
The concept for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) was developed in 1937 and the first high school chapter was chartered in Johnson City, Tennessee in 1942. In 1958, the first chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (now FBLA Collegiate) was chartered at Iowa State University. The FBLA-Middle Level division (now FBLA Middle School) was started in 1994 for students in grades 5-9. The FBLA Network is rooted in the former Alumni & Professional Division, which began in 1979.