Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

💰 Celebrating Financial Literacy Month with Student-Led Impact! 💰
As Financial Literacy Month comes to a close, FCCLA is proud to spotlight how student leaders are making a real difference in their communities!

👏 Viola from Washington led a powerful financial literacy initiative that reached over 27,000 people! Her team launched a website with blogs, expert interviews, and quizzes on key topics like budgeting, saving, and credit—plus an Instagram page to spread tips and boost engagement.

📚 Going beyond digital:
- Viola taught over 100 elementary students to budget at a STEM Fair
- Promoted mindful spending through posters and a pledge campaign
- Supported Washington House Bill 1915 to advocate for financial education in schools

Viola’s leadership is a shining example of how FCCLA Members can take charge and promote real-world readiness.

Check out her account at https://www.instagram.com/projectsavingforsuccess/

🎤 Last Call! NLC Presentation Proposals Due May 2 🎤
Interested in presenting at the 2025 National Leadership Conference in Orlando? Don’t miss your chance to share your expertise, inspire others, and grow your leadership skills—the deadline to submit a presentation proposal is May 2, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET!

Whether you're a student, adviser, alumni, exhibitor, or sponsor, NLC is the perfect platform to highlight your experience through:
🔹 RED Talks – 15-minute TED-style inspiration sessions
🔹 Workshops – 30-minute interactive presentations

Presentation topics can include leadership development, chapter growth, college prep, and more.

📅 Submit your proposal before this Friday, May 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET!

To apply, visit: https://fcclainc.org/attend/national-leadership-conference/presenter-information

🎯 More Ways to Compete at NLC—No Pre-Qualification Needed! 🎯
Think STAR Events are the only way to compete at the 2025 National Leadership Conference? Think again! FCCLA’s Challenge Tests and Skill Demonstration Events offer every member a chance to shine on the national stage—no state-level qualification required!

These opportunities are perfect for:�
✔️ Schools that require national competition to attend NLC
✔️ Members who didn’t qualify in a STAR Event but want another chance to compete
💡 Challenge Tests (presented by G-W Publisher) allow you to demonstrate your FCS knowledge in areas like fashion design, child development, hospitality, nutrition, and more.
🛠 Skill Demonstration Events offer hands-on competition in areas like culinary arts, interviewing skills, impromptu speaking, and teaching strategies.
📅 With NLC registration numbers already double compared to last year, now is the time to register and represent your chapter!

Talk to your adviser today about adding a Challenge Test or Skill Demonstration Event to your NLC registration.

🧦 Fundraise for NLC with WeHelpTwo! 🧦
Get ready to turn funky sock sales into meaningful support for your FCCLA Chapter! Partner with WeHelpTwo to raise funds for your trip to the 2025 National Leadership Conference—while also giving back to those in need.

Every pair sold helps:
✨ Fund your NLC journey
✨ Provide warm socks to local community organizations
✨ Make a lasting impact—right at home and around the world

It’s a fun, creative way to get your school and community involved in supporting your leadership goals. Start your sock fundraiser today and take a step toward Orlando!

To learn more, visit: https://fcclainc.org/attend/national-leadership-conference/attendee-justification-fundraising

⏳ Less Than One Month Left – Submit Your E.A.T. Project for a Chance to Win! ⏳
The Explore.Act.Tell. (E.A.T.) Program & Student Challenge is your chapter’s chance to be recognized for its leadership, service, and impact in addressing food insecurity.

What’s at Stake?
🏆 One $1,000 FCCLA-exclusive prize
🏆 Two $500 FCCLA-exclusive prizes
💰 Additional grant opportunities up to $2,500 for all applicants
🎤 On-stage recognition at the 2025 National Leadership Conference
📈 Continued support to expand your chapter’s impact

Open to FCCLA Members in grades 6–12, this challenge invites chapters to explore food insecurity, take meaningful action, and share their story with the nation.

Whether your project is just beginning or wrapping up, there’s still time to submit and shine!

📅 Submit by May 16, 2025 at exploreacttell.org

🌟 Show How Your Chapter is Daring to Dream! 🌟
Want to be featured on the big screen at the 2025 National Leadership Conference in Orlando? Submit a photo or a 15-second horizontal MP4 video by May 9, 2025, showcasing how your chapter is chasing goals, building leadership, or serving your community.

🎬 Get creative, share your impact, and let your FCCLA Story shine in front of thousands!
💻 Submit your photo or video today!
📅 Deadline: May 9, 2025

Submit your photos at: https://forms.monday.com/forms/4facd3267d26d719f0b1746a28cfb086?r=use1

🌟 Discover Opportunities to Shine at NLC 2025! 🌟
The 2025 National Leadership Conference is your chance to go beyond attendance—showcase your skills, share your passions, and take your leadership to the next level.

You can take part in:
🎬 Content Creator Program
👗 Fashion Show
📢 FCCLA Showcase
🎤 National Anthem Singer
🎓 Say Yes to FCS Signing Ceremony

📅 Reminder: Applications for the National Anthem, Fashion Show, Say Yes to FCS Signing Ceremony, and Content Creator Program are due May 2, 2025, while FCCLA Showcase is due by June 4, 2025!

Advisers, there’s an opportunity for you, too! Sign up for the Adviser Roundtables by June 4, 2025!

Explore, apply, and get ready to elevate your NLC experience!

Learn more at https://fcclainc.org/attend/national-leadership-conference/youth-adviser-opportunities

👟 Pack a Pair, Make an Impact! 👟
Heading to Orlando for NLC 2025? Don’t forget to toss an extra pair of gently worn, used, or new shoes into your suitcase! FCCLA is hosting a Funds2Orgs Shoe Drive Fundraiser—and every pair donated helps raise funds to support national programs and member opportunities.

This simple act of giving also supports micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries, making it a win-win for FCCLA and communities around the world.

📦 Drop off your donated shoes at NLC and help turn small steps into big change!

🌟 Experience the Thrill of NLC 2025 Special Events! 🌟
Get ready to make unforgettable memories at the 2025 National Leadership Conference in Orlando! 🎉 Dive into these exciting opportunities to enhance your NLC experience:

🎢 FCCLA Night at Universal Studios Florida: Enjoy exclusive evening access to thrilling rides and attractions with fellow FCCLA Members.

🌊 AquaGlow After Party at Aquatica: Celebrate the conference finale with a vibrant, glow-themed water park party featuring illuminated attractions and entertainment.

Don't miss out on these incredible opportunities to connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories. Pre-registration is required for each event.

👉 Learn more and register at: https://fcclainc.org/attend/national-leadership-conference/special-events

Congratulations to the top teams of the FCCLA/Knowledge Matters Virtual Business Challenge!

From mastering personal finance to navigating fashion management, these talented members put their skills to the test in this exciting, free virtual competition. Through strategic decision-making and real-world simulations, they’ve demonstrated innovation, leadership, and career-ready skills at the highest level!

Winners of the National Championship Round will receive:
🥇 $1,000 for 1st Place
🥈 $500 for 2nd Place
🥉 $250 for 3rd Place

All champions will also be recognized at the 2025 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL! Kudos to our FCCLA future leaders and entrepreneurs who dared to rise to the challenge and came out on top!

FCCLA is proud to celebrate this year’s National Programs Award Winners!
Through powerful projects that bring FCCLA’s Mission to life, these outstanding high school and middle school members and chapters have made a lasting impact in their schools and communities—championing leadership, advocacy, and positive change.

Winners will each receive a $1,000 award, while Runner-Ups will earn $500. All awardees will be recognized on stage at the 2025 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL!

These national awards honor incredible work in the following programs:
Career Connection
Community Service
FACTS
Families First
Financial Fitness
Stand Up
Student Body

Congratulations to our changemakers who are using their voices, skills, and dedication to shape a better tomorrow through FCCLA’s National Programs!

We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the inaugural FCCLA Member of the Year Award, presented by the U.S. Army!

This prestigious honor recognizes one extraordinary student—chosen from more than 240,000 members—who exemplifies the heart of FCCLA through leadership, service, and personal courage.

These finalists are changemakers, role models, and visionaries who go above and beyond to uplift their chapters, schools, and communities.

Each finalist will receive a $1,000 award courtesy of the U.S. Army and will be celebrated on stage at the 2025 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL. There, the National FCCLA Member of the Year will be announced live and awarded an additional $2,000!

Let us celebrate these remarkable student leaders who are driving FCCLA’s Mission forward and shaping the future with passion and purpose.

We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the prestigious FCCLA Adviser of the Year Award, presented by the U.S. Army!

This is the highest honor an FCCLA Adviser can receive—recognizing outstanding educators who lead with heart, mentor with purpose, and inspire generations of students to rise, achieve, and lead.

These finalists have gone above and beyond to strengthen FCCLA at every level while igniting a lifelong passion for Family and Consumer Sciences.

Each finalist will be awarded $1,000 through the generous support of the U.S. Army and recognized on stage at the 2025 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL. The National Adviser of the Year will be announced live and awarded an additional $2,000!

Join us in celebrating the educators who empower, uplift, and change lives every day.