FBLA
| Abbreviation | FBLA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1942, FBLA High School 1958, FBLA Collegiate 1979, FBLA Network 1994, FBLA Middle School |
| Founder | Hamden L. Forkner |
| Founded at | Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Type | Career and technical student organization (CTSO) |
| Legal status | 501(c)3 Non-profit Organization |
| Purpose | "FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences." |
| Headquarters | National Center Headquarters 12100 Sunset Hill Road, Suite 200 Reston, Virginia, U.S. 20190 |
| Membership | Total membership: 210,947
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National Presidents | Yasha Nagathan, FBLA High School Jonathan Nevenhoven, FBLA Collegiate |
President & CEO | Jennifer Woods |
| Jan Imhoff, Chair
Duke Di Stefano | |
| Website | fbla |
Formerly called | Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. |
The Future Business Leaders of America, or FBLA, is a career and technical student organization (CTSO) headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Established in 1942, FBLA is a non-profit organization that prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society. With more than 200,000 middle school (FBLA Middle School), high school (FBLA High School), and college (FBLA Collegiate) members, FBLA provides student members with opportunities to explore careers, develop leadership skills, and gain real-world business experience.
FBLA partners with educators and industry leaders nationwide to help students bridge the gap between the classroom and workplace. The FBLA Network extends the mission beyond graduation, connecting business professionals, industry partners, and alumni who continue to support the next generation of leaders and advance FBLA’s impact globally .
As of 2024, FBLA's national charity partner is the Alzheimer's Association. Their previous partner was March of Dimes.