Family,
Career and Community Leaders of America is a dynamic and effective national
student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address
important personal, family, work and societal issues through family and consumer
sciences education. Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth
concerns, including teen pregnancy, parenting, family relationships, substance
abuse, peer pressure, environment, nutrition and fitness, teen violence and
career exploration. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to
expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life -- planning, goal
setting, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal communication --
necessary in the home and workplace.
Mission
To
promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer
sciences education. Focusing on the
multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members
develop skills for life through--
character
development
creative
and critical thinking
interpersonal
communication
practical
knowledge and
vocational
preparation
Goals
1.
to provide opportunities for development and preparation for adult life
2.
to strengthen the function of the family as a unit of society
3.
to encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and
community
4. to encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation
and harmony
5.
to promote greater understanding between youth and adults
6.
to provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming
responsibilities
7. to prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today's society
8. to promote family and consumer sciences and related occupations
Program
Emphasis
FCCLA--
is
the only in-school student organization with the family as its central focus
is
a career and technology student organization that functions as an integral
part of the family and consumer sciences education curriculum and operates
within the school system
provides opportunities for active student participation at local, state, and national levels