Phi Beta Lambda (PBL): Your Gateway to Greatness

FBLA-PBL Overview• Quarter Million

Members• 6,400 active local

chapters• Divisions

– FBLA– FBLA-ML– PBL– Professional

Division

Our Mission To bring business and education together in a

positive working relationship through innovative leadership and

career development programs.

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, which 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.

PBL Members Receive:• Membership Card

• Free Certification Test

• Scholarships

• National Publications

• Outstanding Leadership Opportunities

What Can PBL Do for You?

Leadership Development

Business Networking√ Career Expo/Interviews√ Resume Builder

CompetitionState LevelNational Level

Linking Members to Jobs

College Jobs

CompetitionFBLA-PBL’s National Awards Program recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas.

Through state-based competition at the spring State Leadership Conferences, students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills.

Top state winners are then eligible to compete for national awards at the National Leadership Conference each summer.

Objective Tests• Online vs

Scantron• 100 multiple

choice questions

• Examples:– Networking

Concepts– Hospitality

Management– Accounting

Interview Events• Job Interview

– Send or bring number of required copies of materials for judges (resume, letter of application, job application)

– FBLA—Merit Corporation is a fictitious company

– PBL—a company of your choice

– Apply for business or business related job you will be qualified for by end of year

Interview Events continued

• Future Business Executive (PBL)– Send or bring number of required copies

of materials for judges (resume and letter of application)

– FBE – highlight your PBL involvement along with your work experience

• Future Business Teacher (PBL)– Resume and Letter of Application– Lesson Plan

Collaborative Tests/Role Play Performances

• Team events requiring written test and performance

• Team work • Designate a leader of

group• Top teams advance to

performance• Interact with the

judge in performance

Performance Events• Speaking Events

– Public Speaking – 4 or 5 minute, prepared topic

– Penalized if 30 seconds under or over

– Notes permitted but DON’T READ

– Present in front of podium

– Tie topic back to one of FBLA-PBL Goals

• General Tips– Eye contact, hand

gestures

NEW! 2012 Worldwide Competition Microsoft

Office• Sponsored by Certiport

• 3 slots for FBLA-PBL qualifiers

• Open to students ages 13-22

• Finals in Las Vegas, NV, July 29-August 1

• Start practicing now to be the best – perfect scores and time is essential!

www.officecompetition.com

• National Web site– www.fbla-pbl.or

g• Social Media

– Twitter– LinkedIn– Facebook – FBLA-PBL blog– YouTube– Flickr

Take Advantage of Our Social Media

National Programs

• Stock Market Game

• America Saves Week

• Job Shadow Day• Brainbench• i-SAFE• Junior Tours

Promote National Celebrations

• American Enterprise Day– November 15

• FBLA-PBL Week– 2nd Week in

February• Community

Service Day– Saturday of

FBLA-PBL Week

Community Service Activities

2012 National Leadership Conference

• Competitive Events• Exhibits• Motivational Keynote Speaker• National Officer Elections• Networking• Personal and Career Development Workshops

2012 National Fall Leadership Conference

• Nov. 2-3, 2012Indianapolis, IN

• Nov. 9-10, 2012Denver, CO

• Nov. 16-17, 2012Charlotte, NC– Exhibits– Leadership training– Membership and conference awards– Motivating and entertaining speakers– Networking– Personal and career development workshops

Questions• If we run out of time and are not

able to answer your question, you will receive an individual e-mail response.

• Contact us anytime at general@fbla.org

Connect With Uswww.facebook.com/FutureBusinessLeaders

www.twitter.com/FBLA_National

youtube.com/fblapblinc

flickr.com/photos/fbla-pbl