Sullivan East Fbla

FBLA FAQ

(Frequently Asked Questions)

What does FBLA-PBL stand for?

FBLA-PBL stands for Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda.

What is FBLA?

FBLA is a nonprofit educational association that helps prepare students for future careers in business and business-related fields.

What does FBLA do?

It helps prepare students for future careers in business and business-related fields through competitions, school related events (such as local fund raisers, and volunteer efforts planned by the local club chapter.

Where is FBLA?

FBLA-PBL's headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia.

What are the branches of FBLA?

There are four divisions of FBLA:

Intermediate (for junior high, middle, and intermediate school students)
High School
Phi Beta Lambda (for postsecondary students)
Professional Division (for business people)

How is FBLA organized?

FBLA is organized on local, state, and even national levels. Business teachers, advisors, and/or advisory councils coordinate local chapters, while state advisers and committee members coordinate activities for the national organization.

What are FBLA competitive events?

Events are categorized by region, state, and nation. At each level, students can choose the category they wish to participate in or they may compete in the "open" events provided.

(If you have any other specific questions about FBLA, feel free to contact Sullivan East High's FBLA by clicking the "Contact" link at the navigation bar on the left. If you're simply curious about the rest of FBLA, check out the "History" link to learn more.)