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ABOUT NJ FBLA

Future Business Leaders of America Inc. (FBLA) is the largest career student business organization in the world. Each year, FBLA helps over 230,000 members prepare for careers in business and information technology.

New Jersey FBLA History

- The first NJ FBLA chapter was chartered on October 16, 1947, at Pennington (now Hopewell Valley Central) High School; it is chapter #112. - The first significant stride toward the formation of the state chapter was taken on November 11, 1960, in Atlantic City when a group of local chapter advisers met with Mr. Hollis Guy, Executive Director of FBLA and the United Business Education Association. A full-scale organizational meeting followed on December 1, 1960. Dr. Louis C. Nanassy, Professor of Business at Montclair State College (known today as Montclair State University), served as the first state chairman. Application was made for the state chapter charter; and it was granted by the national office on May 1, 1961, as State Chapter #27. The first NJ PBL chapter was chartered at Montclair State College (now University) on December 10, 1967. - The first FBLA state convention was held at Montclair State College on May 13, 1961. It was attended by 180 students and advisers from 13 of the 23 active chapters. Dr. Hamden L. Forkner, Professor Emeritus of Teachers College of Columbia University and founder of FBLA, delivered the main address. Mr. Hollis Guy also attended. Competitive events were conducted; state officers were elected for 1961-62; the constitution was ratified; and awards were presented. - The FBLA-PBL state office was located at Montclair State College until 1967. From 1967 to 1994, the organizational structure for New Jersey Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda had been managed by the New Jersey Department of Education as an in-house operation or through funded projects at Rider College. The state association was located in the New Jersey Department of Education with Ms. Mary Lynn Fracaroli, an education program development specialist, serving as FBLA-PBL State Chairman. Due to the Department of Education divesting all student vocational organizations, a grant was awarded to Mercer County Community College to manage New Jersey FBLA-PBL from July 1, 1995, to June 30, 1996. Ms. Ellen A. Benowitz was appointed the State Chairman, with Mrs. Phyllis Halperin as Education Specialist. The New Jersey Department of Education has supported the management of New Jersey FBLA-PBL under a grant award since then. - Currently, New Jersey FBLA-PBL is housed at Kean University's College of Business and Public Management with Dr. Jeffrey R. Victor serving as the State Chairman and Ms. Kimberly F. Clark serving as the State Adviser. Dr. Victor is an experienced - NJ FBLA-PBL national presidents: - Jeffrey Malloy, PBL National President, 1982-83 - Joseph McDougall, PBL National President, 1993-93 from Rider University - Michael Yaroshefsky, FBLA National President, 2007-08 from Wayne Valley High School - Jaya Singh, FBLA National President, 2021-22 from Old Bridge High School - Andrew Stone, FBLA National President, 2024-2025 Newton High School ​

FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

FBLA's programs focus on:

  • Leadership Development—members develop essential soft skills by holding chapter officer positions at the local, state, and national levels; by networking with accomplished business professionals; and by participating in business-focused workshops, seminars, and academic competitions.

  • Academic Competitions—members demonstrate their business expertise at high-profile regional, state, and national competitive events. The top students are recognized with trophies and cash awards. Learn more about FBLA, Collegiate, and FBLA-Middle Level competitive events.

  • Educational Programs—members create career portfolios, enhance their knowledge with world-recognized skills certifications, and have access to select college scholarships. Learn more about educational programs for FBLA, Collegiate, and FBLA-Middle Level.

  • Membership Benefits—members receive exclusive discounts and enhanced benefits for travel, education, and more. Learn about the benefits available to FBLA, Collegiate, and FBLA-Middle Level members.

  • Community Service—members work with the Alzheimer’s Association to help support those with Alzheimer's. Discover how FBLA, Collegiate, and FBLA-Middle Level members support the Alzheimer's Association.

  • Scholarships & Recognition—members build a portfolio of accomplishments with a wide range of awards programs. Learn more about FBLA High SchoolFBLA Collegiate, and FBLA-Middle School awards programs.

  • Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for high school students, with over 214,000 members and more than 5,250 chapters.

  • FBLA-Middle Level (FBLA-ML) for junior high and middle school students, with over 21,500 members and more than 700 chapters.

  • FBLA Collegiate for college students, with over 10,000 members and more than 500 chapters.

  • Professional Division (PD) for FBLA alumni, business professionals, educators, and parents who support the goals of the association, with over 3,350 members.

Pledge

I solemnly promise to support the mission of Future Business Leaders of America, abide by its Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct, and develop the qualities necessary to become a community-minded business leader.

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CONTACT US

 

New Jersey FBLA Kean University Townsend Hall 209-A 1000 Morris Avenue Union, New Jersey 07083

 

Main Phone: (908) 737-0236 Website: www.njfbla.org

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