Gibbon, Nebraska—Students from Gibbon Middle & High School competed at the 2023 National Leadership Conference of Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation’s largest Career and Technical Student Organization focused solely on business. The event, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 27 to 30, attracted more than 13,000 middle school and high school students and educators from across the country.
More than 8,700 High School members from nearly 1,600 high schools and more than 850 Middle School members from more than 250 middle schools competed for cash prizes in more than 100 competitive events over four days. Students also engaged in learning workshops, met with representatives from more than 60 colleges, universities, and employers, and heard from Jordan Davis, an educational speaker and FBLA alumnus, during the opening ceremony.
Gibbon FBLA members competing at NLC are Piper Gonzalez (Middle Level Career Research), Darian Dorsey (Middle Level Exploring Computer Science), Briahna Brehm (Middle Level Career Exploration), Ana Montanez (Database Design & Application) & Hernan Vargas (Future Business Leader).
Nebraska FBLA participated in business tours at the Chik-fi-la Headquarters, World of Coke, and attended the Nebraska Meeting with all state members, advisers and chaperones. Members also attended workshops, general sessions and the award ceremony throughout the week.
“Our student members did an exceptional job in wowing the judges with their keen understanding of areas as diverse as accounting, cyber security, and health care administration,” FBLA President & CEO Alexander T. Graham said. “They headed home with a renewed sense of accomplishment, a robust network of peers from across the country, and connections to colleges and employers as they explore future career opportunities.” Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with active middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. The association is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C. For more information, visit fbla.org