Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc.
The FCCLA is a nonprofit national vocational student organization for young men and women in family and consumer sciences education in public and private school through grade 12. 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
vocational preparation
Check out the national organization's web page! http://www.fcclainc.org
FCCLA at CDO
Canyon del Oro High School has two very active FCCLA clubs. The adviser for the FCCLA-Early Childhood club is Jennifer Atteberry-Pierpont. The adviser for the FCCLA-Culinary Arts club is Patti Schmalzel. |
