Intro to Business communication Grammar Rules Grammar Spelling

Intro to Business communication Grammar Rules -Grammar -Spelling -Word Definitions -Punctuation/Proofreading -Oral/Business Communication Concepts

Business communication Grammar + Effective Communication (writing, speaking, listening -Spelling -Word Definitions -Punctuation/Proofreading -Oral Communication Concepts

Business computer technology Vocabulary: -MS Office Apps (Word, Database, spreadsheet -Graphics -technology & business equipment -online vocab (HTTP, etc. )

Business concepts American Enterprise & Business Vocabulary: -types of organization -money management, banking, insurance -economic terms -employee rights & responsibilities

Business Etiquette Proper Business Behavior -introductions, public speaking & business professionalism -dining and table manners -cell phone, social media and “netiquette” -international customs

Business math & financial literacy Basic math functions needed in business: Decimals, fractions, percentages Discounts Consumer Credit Data Analysis Probability

Career exploration Planning for & applying for your career -Planning for careers: Skills, goals, career plans, career clusters -Searching & Applying: applications, resumes, cover letters, resumes, interviews -Occupational Outlook Handbook

Digital citizenship Responsible Digital Behavior -personal security, online privacy, cyberbullying, digital footprint -Internet searches, -ethics, rights and responsibilities, copyrights

Intro to computer science & coding Basic math functions needed in business: -Computational Problem Solving & Reasoning -algorithms & programs -basic coding -robotics -manipulating & analyzing data

Parliamentary Procedure Official procedures for running meetings and organizations: -principles: motions, organization, etc -FBLA bylaws -Robert’s Rules of Order

Impromptu speaking Express thoughts with minimal preparation: Topic + 10 minutes to prepare Poise, self confidence, organization, content Quick, clear-thinking, conversational speaking

FBLA Creed Memorize and Recite Creed: Articulation, Stage Presence, power of expression, professional appearance, accuracy

Public speaking Present a well-organized & delivered speech Content /30 Organization /30 Delivery /40

Elevator speech Concise, Engaging Speeches Prepare an elevator speech about March of Dimes to promote chapter fundraising for the charity. Content Delivery Business Card + Additional Visuals & Interactive Questions

Critical Thinking Team Presentation of a creative solution 15 mins. To review a case study about a chapter problem or opportunity, decide on recommendations and present Intro team, Describe the case, present solution, summarize Delivery + Content. Rating Sheet TBA

Computer slideshow Deliver a message w/ presentation software (Individ. Or Team) Topic 'Your community is unfamiliar with middle level FBLA at your school. Create a slideshow explaining and showing your activities for the year, and if needed, from last year. You will be presenting to a group of your town officials such as the Chamber of Commerce or local school board. ' Content /40 Presentation + Effects /60

Desktop publishing Create and publish promotional items (Individual or Team) Create a flyer for a Food Truck - name, logo, menu, location, prices, one special Layout creativity & balance Appealing content Technical features (grammar, bullets, special font/image effects)

Spreadsheet (Individual) Accurately enter data & use spreadsheet applications SKILLS TEST Enter data in spreadsheet format Sorting, functions, edit, formulas, chart formatting

Keyboarding I - (i. NDIVIDUAL) s. KILLS t. EST Accurately key & format 3 documents Produce a letter, report, charts layout Proofreading marks WPM -- 3 documents in 1 hour

Keyboarding II - (i. NDIVIDUAL) s. KILLS t. EST Accurately key & format 5 documents Produce a business letter, report, reference page, citations, multiple column table Proofreading marks

Multimedia & web development Design, build & launch a website + test Chapter Website - theme & logo, calendar, video of monthly activities, form to join (INDIVIDUAL EVENT) Well organized/logical/functional Interactive (game, survey, online form) Design: use FBLA logo, edited graphics & effects, creative & appealing design

Community service Do a project, explain it in a report and presentation - CHAPTER EVENT Content: Project overview + description Quality of project & publicity Report formatting (followed directions; well proofread) Poise, Content & Delivery during presentation

Spirit events (i. NDIVID OR TEAM) Design a T-shirt, Cheer or Chant Create a t-shirt all NC FBLA members can wear at FBLA Nationals to rep NC! Create a chant/cheer/slogan to rep NC FBLA at Nationals