What Is FCCLA Building strong leaders for Families

What Is FCCLA? Building strong leaders for Families, Communities and Careers…

What is FCCLA? v A Career Technical Student Organization for students enrolled in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) courses v Leadership, citizenship and career development v Approximately 4, 700 members in middle, junior and senior high schools and ROCPs § § 75% females 25% males

FCS CTE Industry Sectors Family and Consumer Sciences Encompasses Three Interrelated Programs: FCCLA CFS FCSRO ● Consumer and Family Studies (CFS) programs prepare men and women with personal skills for family living and for managing home and work responsibilities. CFS courses provide the foundation for Family and Consumer Sciences Related Occupations (FCSRO) Career Pathway programs. ● Family and Consumer Sciences Related Occupations (FCSRO) programs contribute significantly to economic development by preparing youth and adults for employment and postsecondary education in nine career pathways: Child Development; Consumer Services; Education; Family and Human Services; Fashion Design and Merchandising; Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition; Food Service and Hospitality; Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation; and Interior Design. ● California FCCLA is the career technical student organization for students enrolled in FCS Programs. The intra-curricular organization prepares members with leadership, career and citizenship skills for family, community and work roles.

11 Key Elements of High-Quality CTE. 1. Leadership at all levels 2. High-quality curriculum and instruction 3. Career exploration and guidance 4. Student support and student leadership development 5. System alignment and coherence 6. Effective organizational design 7. Industry partnerships 8. Responsiveness to changing economic and workplace demands 9. Skilled faculty and professional development 10. Evaluation, accountability, and continuous program improvement 11. Systematic CTE promotion, outreach, and communication These elements must be present in CTE programs to ensure that all California students are prepared for their lifelong journey.

Benefits of FCCLA v v v v Develops leaders Provides recognition for skills and talents Builds self-confidence Provides career exploration and development opportunities Develops team-work skills Provides travel and friendship Improves family and community life

Six Components of Chapter Activities v Personal Growth v Leadership Development v Career Exploration and Preparation v Member and Advisor Recognition v Social, Recreation and Fundraising v Community Service

FCCLA Programs v Competitive Recognition Events (CRE) • 22 skill events • More than $500, 000 in scholarships, cash, and other awards

FCCLA Leadership!.

FCCLA Programs (cont’d. ) v Leadership Training – Chapter Level • Chapter Officer and member conferences • Chapter Executive Council Meetings • Chapter Degree

FCCLA Programs (cont’d. ) v Leadership Training – Regional Level • Region Officers Training Conference • Region Executive Council Meetings • Capitol Leadership Experience • Region Degree

FCCLA Programs (cont’d. ) v Leadership Training – State and National Level • State Officer Training • State Executive Council • State Degree • State Leadership Conference • National Leadership Conference

FCCLA Programs (cont’d. ) v Recognition of Members • CRE and STAR Events • Chapter, Region, State degrees • Chapter officer and member conference achievement certificate • Scholarships

FCCLA Programs (cont’d. ) v Recognition of Advisors • Citation of Honor • Region Star Advisor • State Star Advisor • Honorary Membership - Region

FCCLA Programs (cont’d. ) v Community Service • Projects focus on State Project Goals 1. Financial Fitness 2. Student Body 3. STOP the Violence

FCCLA is…. Dedicated to helping individuals develop career, citizenship and leadership skills needed for family, community and work life!

FCCLA Pride. Citizenship. Responsibility. Leadership.

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