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COMPETITIVE EVENTS PROGRAM
(updated 10.22.17)
The Competitive Events Program exemplifies the range of activities and focus of
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. These events are based
on projects developed from the goals of FBLA-PBL and the curricula of business
education programs.
The official guidelines for all competitive events are found in the
Pennsylvania FBLA Policy/Leadership Handbook published in October 2017.
If there is a discrepancy between the information found below and the
information in the Handbook, the information in the Handbook is to be considered
the "official" set of guidelines.
You may also print the complete PA FBLA competitive event guidelines by
clicking on the event name. The file will be in PDF format, and Adobe Acrobat
Reader is required to view and print the file.
Click here for
a complete list of topics for those events which are identified as needing a
topic.
(updated 08.30.17)
Competitive Events Table of Contents
Competitive Events Overview
Competitive Event Eligibility Guidelines
SLC Attendance Guidelines
Complete Set of Competitive Events Guidelines
RLC-SLC Tiebreakers
Format Guide
RLC Test Planning Form
---------->form to use to identify how many students from your chapter may
compete at the RLC
Choosing Your Competitive Event Flowchart (a guide for students)
Competitive Events Brochure
RLC Information #01 --
What is a PA FBLA Region?
RLC Information #02 --
The Competitive Events Big Picture
--------------->2017-18
Competitive Events Changes
--------------->Important
RLC Competitive Events Dates
RLC Information #03 --
What are the Competitive Events (Individual)
RLC Information #04 --
What are the Competitive Events (team or possibly individual)
RLC Information #05 --
What are the Competitive Events (school-site)
--------------->RLC
School-site Test Reservation Form with School-site Test Administrators
RLC Information #06 --
What are the Competitive Events (performance)
--------------->RLC
Worksheet for Scheduling Competitive Events
RLC Information #07 --
What are the Competitive Events (state-only)
RLC Information #08 --
Competitive Events Resources
RLC Information #09 --
RLC Registration Opens Thursday, November 09 -- How do I register?
--------------->RLC
Online Registration Procedures/Step-by-Step Instructions
RLC Information #10 --
Taking a Sample Online Test
RLC Information #11 -- What the the National-only Competitive Events?
Online Event Entry Forms--State-only Competitive
Events
Deadline: December 6, 2017 -- no later than 11:59 pm
Click here for
a list of 2017-2018 topics.
------------------------->3D
Animation
(must be uploaded digitally)
------------------------->American
Enterprise Project
(must be uploaded as a PDF)
------------------------->Broadcast
Journalism
(must be uploaded digitally)
------------------------->Business
Financial Plan
(must be uploaded as a PDF)
------------------------->Business
Plan (must be uploaded as a PDF)
------------------------->Community
Service Project
(must be uploaded as a PDF)
------------------------->Coding
and Programming
(must be uploaded digitally)
------------------------->Computer
Game and Simulation Programming
(must be uploaded digitally)
------------------------->Digital
Video Production
(must be uploaded to YouTube)
------------------------->E-business
(must be live on the Internet)
------------------------->Electronic
Career Portfolio
(must be live on the Internet)
------------------------->Introduction
to Business Presentation
(must be uploaded digitally)
------------------------->Mobile
Application Development
(must be uploaded digitally)
------------------------->Partnership
with Business Project
(must be uploaded as a PDF)
------------------------->Public
Service Announcement
(must be uploaded digitally)
------------------------->Sales
Presentation
(must be uploaded digitally)
------------------------->Social
Media Campaign
(must be uploaded digitally)
------------------------->Website
Design (must
be live on the Internet)
-------------->Statement
of Assurance
Recognition Programs
(click the following links for information on the recognition programs available
through Pennsylvania FBLA that are outside the competitive events program)
01.
Business Partnership of the Year
(updated 10.22.17)
---------->Business
Partnership of the Year Online Entry Form
02.
Business Person of the Year
(updated 10.22.17)
---------->Business
Person of the Year Online Entry Form
03.
Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit
(updated 10.22.17)
---------->2017-18
Outstanding Chapter Criteria (complete)
---------->2017-18
Outstanding Chapter Online Submission Forms
04.
Largest Local Chapter Membership (automatically
determined by the state office)
(updated 10.22.17)
05.
Largest Percentage Increase in Local Chapter Membership
(automatically determined by the state office)
(updated 10.22.17)
06.
Local Market Share Award
(updated 10.22.17)
---------->click here
for the state entry form (this is an online form)
---------->click here
for the national entry form (this is an online form)
07.
Outstanding Adviser Award
(updated 10.22.17)
---------->2017-18
Outstanding Adviser Criteria (complete)
08.
Keystone Leadership Award
---------->2017-18
Keystone Leadership Award Event Entry Form (this is an
online form)
09. Big 33 Community
Service Program
---------->2017-18
Big 33 Community Service Award Online Submission Form
(this is an online form)
10. National Business
Honor Society
11. National Business
Achievement Awards
12. National Super
Sweeps Awards
13.
William
Selden Scholarships
---------->2017-18 Who's Who
Criteria (complete)
Event Descriptions and Guidelines
3D Animation
(updated 10.22.17)
In this event, animation will be used to
create a standalone video product. The event consists of a 3D animated
video presented at the State Leadership Conference. The overview of design
and development efforts will be presented to a panel of judges. The video
should be no more than three minutes, and copyright issues should be addressed
in the credits of the film.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Maximum of two entries per chapter; team of 1,
2, or 3 members per chapter; one member may repeat if participating as a part of
a team of 2-3 in the prior year
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two teams per
chapter; must submit materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published
deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of project at the
SLC
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
Statement of Assurance
-- required for this event
Step-by-step illustration of uploading videos to YouTube.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication; Business
Management and Administration; S.T.E.M.
Accounting I
(updated 10.22.17)
The accurate keeping of financial records is an ongoing activity in all
types of businesses. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have
an understanding of and skill in basic accounting principles and procedures.
A one-hour online objective test will be administered at the region and state
levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Must not have had more than two semesters (or one
semester in a block scheduling program) of high school accounting instruction
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Computation, Economics and Personal
Finance
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Government & Public Administration; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Accounting II
(updated 10.22.17)
The accurate keeping of financial records is a vital ongoing activity in
all types of businesses. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who
demonstrate an understanding of and skill in accounting principles and
procedures as applied to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
A one-hour online objective test will be administered at the region and state
levels. There is no school-site portion to this event; there is only an
objective test.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: More than one year of accounting or its equivalent
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Computation, Career Development,
Economics and Personal Finance
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Government & Public Administration; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Advertising
(updated 10.22.17)
This event recognizes FBLA members
who demonstrate an understanding of and skill in advertising and public
relations.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 award winners
are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Marketing,
Sales, & Service.
Agribusiness
(updated 10.22.17)
This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and
skill in business agribusiness concepts and procedures. A one-hour online
objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 award winners
are NLC eligible
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Economics and Personal Finance,
Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters: Agriculture; Business Management and
Administration; Marketing, Sales, & Service
American Enterprise Project
(updated 10.22.17)
This event recognizes FBLA chapters that develop projects within the
school and/or community that increase understanding of and support for the
American enterprise system by developing an information/education program.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: chapter event
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Any chapter may submit one
report for the state conference; must upload project to PA FBLA Executive
Director by published deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral
presentation of project at the SLC. If a school is a top 10 finalist, then
it may choose 1-3 students to attend the SLC to make the oral presentation.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Economics and Personal Finance,
Entrepreneurship, Management
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Information Technology
Banking and Financial Systems
(updated 10.22.17)
Understanding how financial institutions and financial consulting and
advisory services operate is important to successful business ownership and
management, as well as to personal financial success. This event provides
recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of and skills in the
general operations of the various components of the financial services sector.
At the region conference, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be
administered. At the state conference, a collaborative one-hour objective
test will be administered, and the top 10 teams will participate in an oral
presentation.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Performance Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: May be an individual or a team of 2 or 3 members (one
member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Career Development, Computation,
Economics and Personal Finance, Management
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Government & Public Administration; Human Services
Broadcast Journalism
(updated 10.22.17)
Description coming soon.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: Maximum of two presentations per chapter; one team of
1, 2, or 3 members per chapter (one member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two
presentations per chapter; must upload project to PA FBLA Executive Director by
the published deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of
project at the SLC.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
Statement of Assurance
-- required for this event
Step-by-step illustration of uploading videos to YouTube.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication; Information
Technology; Marketing, Sales, & Service; S.T.E.M.
Business Calculations
(updated 10.22.17)
Acquiring a high level of mathematics skill to solve business problems is
a challenge for all prospective business employees. This event provides
recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of mathematical functions
in business applications. A one-hour online objective test will be
administered at the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Computation
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance
Business Communication
(updated 10.22.17)
Learning to communicate in a manner that is clearly understood by the
receiver of the message is a major task of all businesspeople. This event
provides recognition for FBLA members who work toward improving their business
communication skills of writing, speaking, and listening. A one-hour
objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Communication
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Marketing,
Sales, & Service
Business Ethics
(updated 10.22.17)
Ethical decisions are essential in the business world and the workplace.
This team event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to present
solutions to ethical situations encountered in the business world and the
workplace. At the region level, each team will be given an opportunity to
present a 7-minute response to the ethical dilemma. At the state level,
all participating teams will be divided as equally as possible into three groups
in a preliminary round to present a 7-minute response to the ethical dilemma,
and an equal number from each group will advance to a final round. No
objective tests will be administered in this event.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: May be an individual or a team of 2 or 3 members (one
member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Business Law, Communication
Career Clusters: Agriculture; Arts, A/V Technology, &
Communication; Business Management and Administration; Finance; Government &
Public Administration; Human Services; Information Technology; Law & Public
Safety; Marketing, Sales, & Service; S.T.E.M.
Business Financial Plan
(updated 10.22.17)
Business financial planning is paramount to the success of any business
enterprise. This event is designed to recognize FBLA members who possess
the knowledge and skills needed to establish and develop a complete financial
plan for a business venture. The financial plan requesting a loan from a
financial institution must be economically and financially sound with a
realistic time frame. In addition to learning and applying financial
business decision-making skills, team participants develop business contacts,
implement written and oral skills, and develop familiarity with procedures of
financial institutions. The student(s) will complete the plan based on the
posted topic on the PA FBLA web site.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: May be an individual or a team of 2 or 3 members (one
member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Any chapter may submit two
reports for the state conference; must upload project to PA FBLA Executive
Director by published deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral
presentation of project at the SLC.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
A statement of assurance is not required for this event.
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Communication, Computation, Economics
and Personal Finance, Management
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Human Services
Business Law
(updated 10.22.17)
This event provides recognition for FBLA members who are familiar with
specific legal areas that most commonly affect personal and business
relationships. A one-hour online objective test will be administered at
the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leader ship Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Business Law, International Business
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Law &
Public Safety
Business Plan
(updated 10.22.17)
Business plans are an effective tool for evaluating, organizing, and
selling a new business concept. A well-developed business plan can be a key
component of a successful business start-up. This event recognizes FBLA members
that demonstrate an understanding and mastery of the process required to develop
and implement a new business venture.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: May be an individual or a team of 2 or 3 members (one
member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not an RLC event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: A maximum of two written
plans may be uploaded to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline.
Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
A statement of assurance is not required for this event.
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Career Development, Communication,
Economics and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Human Services; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Client Service
(updated 10.22.17)
This event provides members with an opportunity to develop and
demonstration skills in interacting with internal and external clients to
provide an outstanding client service experience. The client service
consultant engages clients in conversations regarding products, handles
inquiries, solves problems, and uncovers opportunities for additional
assistance. Participants develop speaking ability and poise through
presentation as well as critical thinking skills. At the region and state
conference, the participants will participate in an interactive simulation.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 member per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Career Development, Communication,, Information
Technology
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Human Services; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Coding and Programming
(updated 10.22.17)
Certain types of accounting processes require that each record in the file
be processed. Desktop Application Programming focuses on these procedural
style processing systems. This event tests the programmer's skill in
designing a useful, efficient, and effective program in the area described.
At the state level, students will complete a program to be judged prior to the
state conference based on the posted topic, and the top 10 finalists will be
scheduled for an oral presentation.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: A maximum of two projects
must be uploaded to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline. Top 10
individuals will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
Statement of Assurance
-- required for this event
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters: A/V Technology, & Communication; Business
Management and Administration; Information Technology; Law & Public Safety;
Marketing, Sales, & Service; S.T.E.M.
Community Service Project
(updated 10.22.17)
This event recognizes FBLA chapters that successfully implement community
service projects to serve the citizens of their community.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: chapter event
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Any chapter may submit one
report for the state conference; must upload project to PA FBLA Executive
Director by the published deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral
presentation of the project at the SLC. If a school is a top 10 finalist,
then it may choose 1-3 students to attend the SLC to make the oral presentation.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Information Technology; S.T.E.M.
Computer Applications
(updated 10.22.17)
Knowledge of computer applications is a necessity in today's high-tech
business world. Employees must be able to apply various computer applications in
a business environment utilizing critical thinking and decision-making skills.
This event provides recognition for FBLA members who can efficiently demonstrate
computer application skills. At the region level, a two-hour school-site
application test will be administered at the home school, and a one-hour online
objective test will also be administered. At the state level, a two-hour
school-site application test will be administered at the home school, and a
one-hour online objective test will be administered at the conference.
Click here to get the Format Guide necessary for this event.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Advisers -- click this
link to request your RLC test and identify your school-site test
administrator.
Advisers -- click this
link to request your SLC test and identify your school-site test
administrator.
Click this link to
upload your test for SLC (not RLC) judging.
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st and 2nd place RLC
winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Information Technology; Law & Public Safety; Marketing, Sales, & Service;
S.T.E.M.
Computer Game and Simulation Programming
(updated 10.22.17)
Interactive computer games and simulations have achieved broad acceptance
and implementation in a wide variety of business and educational disciplines.
Buried within many of these programs is a message that advances a player's
experience from simple entertainment to edutainment. This event tests the
programmer's skill in designing a functional interactive simulation/game that
will both entertain and educate/inform the player.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: A maximum of two projects
must be uploaded to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline. Top 10
individuals will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
Statement of Assurance
-- required for this event
NBEA Standards: Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication; Business
Management and Administration; Information Technology; S.T.E.M.
Computer Problem Solving
(updated 10.22.17)
Having a broad base of knowledge and competencies in core hardware and
operating system technologies including installation, configuration,
diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and basic networking is an important
element for today's computer savvy individual. A one-hour online objective
test will be administered at the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Information Technology
Career Clusters: Information Technology; S.T.E.M.
Cyber Security
(updated 10.22.17)
With the increased use of the Internet for browsing, researching,
information gathering, and e-commerce, information and cyber security has become
a growing concern for businesses throughout our global economy. A one-hour
online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Information Technology
Career Clusters: Information Technology; S.T.E.M.
Database Design and Applications
(updated 10.22.17)
Databases are necessary to organize data and information in business.
This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that they have acquired entry
level skills for understanding database usage and development in business.
At the region level, a one-hour school-site application test will be
administered at the home school, and a one-hour online objective test will also
be administered. At the state level, a one-hour school-site application
test will be administered at the home school, and a one-hour online objective
test will also be administered.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Advisers -- click this
link to request your RLC test and identify your school-site test
administrator.
Advisers -- click this
link to request your SLC test and identify your school-site test
administrator..
Click this link to
upload your test for SLC (not RLC) judging.
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st and 2nd place RLC
winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Computation, Information Technology
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Information Technology; S.T.E.M.
Digital Video Production
(updated 10.22.17)
Digital video has become a prominent and effective way of conveying new
ideas and products. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who
demonstrate the ability to create an effective video to present an idea to a
specific audience. The student(s) will complete the project based on the
posted topic on the PA FBLA web site.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: Maximum of two presentations per chapter; one team of
1, 2, or 3 members per chapter (one member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two
presentations per chapter; must upload project to PA FBLA Executive Director by
the published deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of
project at the SLC.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
Statement of Assurance
-- required for this event
Step-by-step illustration of uploading videos to YouTube.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication; Information
Technology; Marketing, Sales, & Service; S.T.E.M.
E-Business
(updated 10.22.17)
One critical element in a business' success in today's global market is
the ability to sell products and services to the consumer via the Internet.
This event recognizes FBLA members who have developed proficiency in the
creation of Web commerce sites. The student(s) will complete the web site
based on the posted topic on the PA FBLA web site.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Maximum two web sites per chapter; one team of
1, 2, or 3 members per chapter; one member may repeater if participating as a
part of a team of 2-3 in the prior year
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two web sites
per chapter; must submit materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the
published deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of
project at the SLC.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
Statement of Assurance
-- required for this event
NBEA Standards: Communication, Economics and Personal Finance,
Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Marketing
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Information Technology; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Economics
(updated 10.22.17)
This event provides recognition for FBLA members who can identify,
understand, and apply economic principles to contemporary social, political, and
ecological problems. A one-hour objective test will be administered at the
region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Economics and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship,
International Business, Management
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Marketing, Sales, & Service
Electronic Career Portfolio
(updated 10.22.17)
An electronic career portfolio is a purposeful collection of work that
tells the story of an applicant including achievements, growth, vision,
reflection, skills, experience, education, training, and career goals. It
is a tool that gives employers a complete picture of who you are--your
experience, your education, your accomplishments--and what you have the
potential to become--much more than just a letter of application and resume can
provide.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not an RLC event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two entries per
chapter; must submit career portfolio to PA FBLA Executive Director by the
published deadline.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
Statement of Assurance
-- required for this event
NBEA Standards: Career Development, Communication, Information
Technology
Career Clusters: Agriculture; Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication;
Business Management and Administration; Finance; Government & Public
Administration; Human Services; Information Technology; Law & Public Safety;
Marketing, Sales, & Service; S.T.E.M.
Emerging Business Issues
(updated 10.22.17)
This event provides FBLA members with an opportunity to develop and
demonstrate skills in researching and presenting an emerging business issue. The
event is based on team rather than individual participation. In addition to
learning research skills, team participants develop speaking ability and poise
through oral presentations. At the region level, all teams will make an
oral presentation. At the state level, all teams will be divided as
equally as possible into three groups in a preliminary round, and the top four
from each group will advance to a final round. The student(s) will prepare
based on the posted topic on the PA FBLA web site.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: May be an individual or a
team of 2 or 3 members (one member may be a repeater)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Economics and Personal Finance,
International Business, Management
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Information Technology
Entrepreneurship
(updated 10.22.17)
Owning and managing a business is the goal of many Americans. This event
recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to
establish and manage a business. This event is based on team rather than
individual participation. In addition to learning and applying business
decision-making skills, team participants develop speaking ability and poise
through oral presentations. At the region conference, a collaborative
one-hour objective test will be administered. At the state conference, a
collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered, and the top 10 teams
will participate in an oral presentation.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Performance Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: May be an individual or a team of 2 or 3 members (one
member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Communication, Entrepreneurship,
Management, Marketing
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Human Services; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Future Business Leader
(updated 10.22.17)
This events honors outstanding FBLA members who have demonstrated
leadership qualities, participation in FBLA, and evidence of knowledge and
skills essential for successful careers in business. At the region level,
a one-hour online objective test and an interview will be administered. At
the state level, all participants will be administered a one-hour online
objective test, and all participants will be scheduled for an interview in a
preliminary round. The top 10 participants will be given an interview in a
final round.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 2 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st and 2nd place RLC
winners advance to the state conference; must submit materials to the PA FBLA
Executive Director by the published deadline
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Business Law, Career Development,
Communication, Computation, Entrepreneurship, International Business,
Management, Marketing
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Human Services; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Global Business
(updated 10.22.17)
The global economy is a complex, continually flowing and constantly
changing network of information, goods, services, and cultures. Most
nations rely on other nations for natural resources to supply their needs and
wants. Global business also provides new markets and investment
opportunities as well as promotion of better relationships. At the region
level, a collaborative one-hour online objective test will be administered.
At the state level, a collaborative one-hour online objective test will be
administered, and the top 10 teams will participate in an oral presentation.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Performance Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: May be an individual or a team of 2 or 3 members (one
member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Economics and Personal Finance,
Entrepreneurship, International Business, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Government & Public Administration; Human Services; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Graphic Design
(updated 10.22.17)
An essential part of today's business world is commercial design and
promotion; therefore; the preparation of computer-based digital art is paramount
to the production of quality copy used for promotional purposes.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 2 individuals or teams up
to 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st and 2nd place RLC
winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication; Business
Management and Administration; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales, &
Service; S.T.E.M.
Health Care Administration
(updated 10.22.17)
Health care administrators manage the business side of health services,
ensuring the effective use of resources to ensure the best medical care to the
community These skills include managing office activities, enhancing
communication skills, identifying legal and ethical issues in heath care
practices, managing financial functions, and enhancing employability skills
This event recognizes FBLA members who have the ability to help people in the
health care field. A one-hour online objective test will be administered
at the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Management
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Government & Public Administration; Human Services; Information Technology; Law
& Public Safety
Help Desk
(updated 10.22.17)
The ability to provide technical assistance to the users of computer
hardware and software is essential to the success of any organization and its
continued operation. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who
demonstrate and understanding of and ability to provide technical assistance to
end users. At the region conference, a one-hour online objective test will
be administered. At the state conference, a one-hour online objective test
will be administered, and the top 10 participants will participate in an
interactive simulation.
Alignment
with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Performance Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Management
Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication; Business
Management and Administration; Human Services; Information Technology; S.T.E.M.
Hospitality Management
(updated 10.22.17)
Hospitality is an important aspect of business and society. This
event provides recognition to FBLA members who have the ability to help other
people enjoy both leisure and business travel and events. A one-hour
online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Performance Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: May be an individual or a
team of 2 or 3 members (one member may be a repeater)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Career Development, Communication, Information
Technology
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Human Services; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Impromptu Speaking
(updated 10.22.17)
The ability to express one's thoughts without prior preparation is a
valuable asset, as are poise, self-confidence, and organization of facts. This
event recognizes FBLA members who develop qualities of business leadership by
combining quick and clear thinking with conversational speaking. At the
region level, each participant will be given an opportunity to present a
4-minute speech. At the state level, all participants will be divided as
equally as possible into three groups in a preliminary round to present a
4-minute speech, and the top 4 from each group will advance to a final round.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 member per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Communication
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Human
Services; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Insurance and Risk Management
(updated 10.22.17)
This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an
understanding of and skill in basic insurance and risk management principles and
procedures. A one-hour online objective test will be administered at the
region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Career Development, Economics and
Personal Finance, Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Marketing, Sales, & Service
Introduction to Business
(updated 10.22.17)
Students discover the roles of business in the free enterprise system and
the global economy. Student will learn basic financial concepts of
banking, insurance, credit, investments, and learn to make sound decisions as
consumers. In addition, FBLA members will learn the real-world impact of
technology, effective communication, and interpersonal skills. A one-hour
online objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Career Development, Computation, Economics and
Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Marketing, Sales, & Service
Introduction to Business Communication
(updated 10.22.17)
Learning to communicate in a manner that is clearly understood by the
receiver of the message is a major task of all business people. This event
provides recognition for FBLA members demonstrate an understanding of basic
communication skills and concepts. A one-hour online objective test will
be administered at the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Communication
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Marketing,
Sales, & Service
Introduction to
Business Presentation
(updated 10.22.17)
Using technology to support a presentation can significantly enhance a
business leader's effectiveness. This event provides recognition for FBLA
members who demonstrate the ability to effectively deliver an effective business
presentation while using multimedia presentation technology. The student(s) will
complete the project based on the posted topic on the PA FBLA web site.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: Maximum of two presentations per chapter; one
team of 1, 2, or 3 members per chapter; one member may repeat if participating
as a part of a team of 2-3 in the prior year; Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two teams per
chapter; must submit digitally recorded copies of presentation to PA FBLA
Executive Director by the published deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in
oral presentation of project at the SLC.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
Statement of Assurance
-- required for this event
Step-by-step illustration of uploading videos to YouTube.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Human Services; Information Technology
Introduction to Business Procedures
(updated 10.22.17)
Competency in performing daily tasks is a necessity in business. This
event provides recognition for FBLA members who possess knowledge of basic
skills and procedures and the ability to make intelligent business decisions.
A one-hour online objective test will be administered at the region and state
levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Career Development, Communication, Computation,
Economics and Personal Finance, Information Technology
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Human Services; Information Technology
Introduction to FBLA
(updated 10.22.17)
Members in FBLA should be knowledgeable about the Association and the
information found in the official publications. This event provides recognition
for FBLA members who are interested in learning about the background and current
information of FBLA-PBL. A one-hour objective test will be administered at
the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: NA
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration
Introduction to Financial Math
(updated 10.22.17)
Acquiring the ability to solve common business mathematical problems is a
basic skill needed by all prospective business employees. This event provides
recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of basic math functions
needed in business. A one-hour online objective test will be administered
at the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Computation
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance
Introduction to Information Technology
(updated 10.22.17)
Successful business leaders must understand the impact of technology and
how to effectively harness it to drive business. This event recognizes
FBLA members who demonstrate acquired technology skills aligned with the
Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) objectives. A
one-hour online objective test will be administered at the region and state
levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Information Technology
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Information Technology
Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure
(updated 10.22.17)
This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate knowledge of basic
principles of parliamentary procedure along with an understanding of FBLA's
organization and procedures. A one-hour online objective test will be
administered at the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: NA
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration
Introduction to Public Speaking
(updated 10.22.17)
This event recognizes FBLA members who are beginning to develop qualities
of business leadership by developing effective speaking skills. At the
region level, each participant will be given an opportunity to present a
4-minute speech. At the state level, all participants will be divided as
equally as possible into three groups in a preliminary round to present a
4-minute speech, and the top four from each group will advance to a final round.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Sample Performance Video
on YouTube
Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 member per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible,
NBEA Standards: Communication
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Marketing, Sales, & Service
Job Interview
(updated 10.22.17)
This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate proficiency in applying
for employment in business. At the region level, each participant will be
given an interview. At the state level, all participants will be divided
as equally as possible into three groups in a preliminary round for interviews,
and an equal number from each group will advance to a final round.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 member per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference; must submit materials to the PA FBLA Executive
Director by the published deadline
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
NBEA Standards: Career Development, Communications
Career Clusters: Agriculture; Arts, A/V Technology, &
Communication; Business Management and Administration; Finance; Government &
Public Administration; Human Services; Information Technology; Law & Public
Safety; Marketing, Sales, & Service; S.T.E.M.
Journalism
(updated 10.22.17)
This event recognizes FBLA members
who demonstrate an understanding of and skill in journalism concepts.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 award winners
are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Communication
Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication
LifeSmarts
(updated 10.22.17)
The LifeSmarts Competition encourages FBLA members to learn about
economics, personal finance, and consumer issues. FBLA LifeSmarts is
sponsored by the LifeSmarts program of the National Consumes League, and the
competition is modeled after the LifeSmarts consumer education competition
available free of charge to schools across the country through
www.lifesmarts.org. LifeSmarts focuses on personal finance, consumer
rights and responsibilities, technology, the environment, and health and safety.
Teams compete online and in live national competitions. For more
information, visit
www.lifesmarts.org.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None; not a region event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: None; not a state event
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: Refer to national
guidelines
NBEA Standards: Business Law, Economics and Personal Finance,
Information Technology, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Information Technology; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Local Chapter Annual Business Report
(updated 10.22.17)
Business reports are used extensively to inform management, staff,
stockholders, and the general public about all aspects of business. This event
recognizes FBLA chapters that properly summarize their year's activities. The
event provides participants with valuable experience in preparing annual
business reports.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Any chapter may submit one
report for the state conference; must upload project to PA FBLA Executive
Director by the published deadline
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology, Marketing
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Information Technology; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Management Decision Making
(updated 10.22.17)
Making critical decisions that provide the right direction and a winning
position in today's business world is essential to good management.
Business executives must make high-quality, nearly instantaneous decisions all
the time. The ability to make the right decisions concerning vision,
growth, resources, strengths, and weaknesses leads to a successful business.
It is management's responsibility to manage for today and tomorrow, to manage
for optimum efficiency, and to manage to compete in the marketplace. At
the region conference, a collaborative one-hour online objective test will be
administered. At the state conference, a collaborative one-hour online
objective test will be administered, and the top 10 teams will participate in an
oral presentation.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Performance Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: May be an individual or a team of 2 or 3 members (one
member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Business Law, Communication, Economics
and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Human Services; Law & Public Safety; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Management Information Systems
(updated 10.22.17)
The ability to design and implement an information system solution to
effectively manage vast amounts of information is a valuable skill that leads to
the success of many business entities today. The use of technology to
develop these information systems plays a crucial role in a business' ability to
compete in today's business environment. The event provides recognition
for FBLA members who demonstrate and understanding of and ability to apply these
skills. At the region conference, a collaborative online one-hour
objective test will be administered. At the state conference, a
collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered, and the top 10 teams
will participate in an oral presentation.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Performance Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: May be an individual or a team of 2 or 3 members (one
member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance;
Human Services; Information Technology; Law & Public Safety
Marketing
(updated 10.22.17)
Marketing involves the distribution of
products and services to the consumer. This event provides recognition for FBLA
members who possess knowledge of the basic principles of marketing. A
one-hour online objective test will be administered at the region level.
At the state conference, a one-hour objective test will be administered, and the
top 10 individuals will participate in an oral presentation.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Performance Competencies
Restrictions: May be an individual or a team of 2 or 3 members (one
member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Marketing,
Sales, & Service
Mobile Application Development
(updated 10.22.17)
Society is daily moving to a constant feed of communication, transfer of
information, and the need to access or process information in a mobile
environment. Mobile Applications are necessary to provide users with the
ability to be productive while away from their full computers. Mobile
Applications can be used as a lite version of something that would be done on a
full computer, or they can provide a tool for something that users would only
need to do on their phone.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Maximum of two entries per chapter; team of 1,
2, or 3 members per chapter; one member may repeat if participating as a part of
a team of 2-3 in the prior year
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two teams per
chapter; must submit materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published
deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of project at the
SLC
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
Statement of Assurance
-- required for this event
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication; Information
Technology
Network Design
(updated 10.22.17)
The ability to evaluate the needs of an organization and then design and
implement network solutions is a valuable skill in today's connected workplace.
This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an
understanding of and ability to apply these skills. At the region
conference, a collaborative online one-hour objective test will be administered.
At the state conference, a collaborative online one-hour objective test will be
administered, and the top 10 teams will participate in an oral presentation.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Performance Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: May be an individual or a
team of 2 or 3 members (one member may be a repeater)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication;
Information Technology
Networking Concepts
(updated 10.22.17)
Acquiring a high level of familiarization and proficiency on and with
networks is essential in today's connected workplace. This event provides
recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of data communications
and network administration. A one-hour online objective test will be
administered at the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication;
Information Technology
Organizational Leadership
(updated 10.22.17)
This event recognizes FBLA members
who demonstrate an understanding of and skill in organization leadership.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 award winners
are NLC eligible
NBEA Standards: Career Development, Communication
Career Clusters: Agriculture; Arts, A/V Technology, &
Communication; Business Management and Administration; Finance; Government &
Public Administration; Human Services; Information Technology; Law & Public
Safety; Marketing, Sales, & Service; S.T.E.M.
Parliamentary Procedure
(updated 10.22.17)
This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate knowledge of the
principles of parliamentary procedure. This event is based on team rather than
individual competition. Team participants develop speaking ability and poise
through competitive performance. At the region conference, a one-hour
objective test will be administered to each member and an average team score
determined. At the state conference, a cone-hour objective test will be
administered to each member, and the top 10 teams with the highest average score
will participate in an oral presentation.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: Team must consist of 4 or 5 members (two may be
repeaters)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: NA
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration
Partnership with Business
(updated 10.22.17)
This event recognizes FBLA chapters that develop and implement the most
innovative, creative, and effective partnership plan. The purpose of this
project is to learn about a business through communication and interaction with
the business community.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Sample Performance Video on YouTube
Restrictions: May be an individual member or a team of 2-3 members
(one member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Any chapter may submit one
report for the state conference; must upload project to PA FBLA Executive
Director by published deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral
presentation of project at the SLC.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
NBEA Standards: Career Development, Communication,
Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Information Technology; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Personal Finance
(updated 10.22.17)
Financial literacy is essential in meeting the financial challenges of the
21st Century. This event recognizes students who possess essential
knowledge and skills related to financial issues, can analyze the rights and
responsibilities of consumers, and apply knowledge to financial situations.
A one-hour online objective test will be administered at the region and state
levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Economics and Personal Finance
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Finance
Public Service Announcement
(updated 10.22.17)
Public service ads (PSA) or public service announcements are basic
messages to the public that raise awareness on a specific social issue.
This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to research a
topic (issue) and create an original and informative thirty (30) second PSA
video, raising awareness and/or evoking a changed attitude toward the issue.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Maximum of two entries per chapter; teams of 1,
2, or 3 members per chapter; one member may repeat if participating as a part of
a team of 2-3 in the prior year
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two teams per
chapter; must upload materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published
deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of project at the
SLC
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible
Click here for the
State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
Statement of Assurance
-- required for this event
Step-by-step illustration of uploading videos to YouTube.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication
Public Speaking
(updated 10.22.17)
This event recognizes FBLA members who, through public speaking,
demonstrate qualities of business leadership by presenting a well-organized,
logical, and substantial speech. At the region level, each participant
will be given an opportunity to present a 5-minute speech. At the state
level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into three groups
in a preliminary round to present a 5-minute speech, and the top 4 from each
group will advance to a final round.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Sample Performance Video
on YouTube
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 member per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advances to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Communication
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Marketing, Sales, & Service
Publication Design
(updated 10.22.17)
Knowledge of publication design is vital in many aspects of today's visual
business publications. This event provides recognition to FBLA members who can
most effectively demonstrate skills in the areas of publication design,
creativity, and decision making. At the region level, the individual or
team of 2 or 3 will prepare their work and then prepare a presentation which
includes the team's objective toward the topic; the script writing process; use
of different video techniques; a list of equipment and software used; and
copyright issues with pictures, music, or other items.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: two individuals or two
teams of two or three members per chapter (one student may be a repeater)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st and 2nd place RLC
winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication; Business
Management and Administration; Information Technology; Law & Public Safety;
Marketing, Sales, & Service; S.T.E.M.
Sales Presentation
(updated 10.22.17)
Participation in this event will allow individuals to demonstrate
proficiency in selling techniques, merchandise knowledge, and presenting it to
the customer. Participants will sell a product or concept of their choice
to the judges.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Maximum of two presentations per chapter; 1
member per chapter.
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two individuals
per chapter; must submit digitally recorded copies of presentation to PA FBLA
Executive Director by the published deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in
oral presentation of project at the SLC.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
Statement of Assurance
-- required for this event
Step-by-step illustration of uploading videos to YouTube.
NBEA Standards: Marketing
Career Clusters: Marketing, Sales, & Service
Securities & Investments
(updated 10.22.17)
This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding
of securities and investments. A one-hour online objective test will be
administered at the region and state levels.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
RLC winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Communication
Career Clusters: Finance
Social Media Campaign
(updated 10.22.17)
Social media is changing the way businesses communicate with customers and
prospects and how they promote products and services. Effectively using
social media as a marketing channel is a crucial component of any strategic
marketing plan.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Maximum of two presentations per chapter; 1
member or 2 teams of 2-3 per chapter.
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two individuals
or teams per chapter; must submit digitally recorded copies of presentation to
PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline. Top 10 teams will
participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC.
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Click here for the
State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
Statement of Assurance
-- required for this event
Step-by-step illustration of uploading videos to YouTube.
NBEA Standards: Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication; Information
Technology; Marketing, Sales, & Service; S.T.E.M.
Sports and Entertainment Management
(updated 10.22.17)
The sports industry is rapidly growing in this country and the world.
For an individual to be successful and effective in this type of work, a core
understanding of business and comprehensive awareness of sports is necessary to
succeed in sports management. This event provides recognition for FBLA
members who possess the basic principles of sports management.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Performance Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: May be an individual or a
team of 2 or 3 members (one member may be a repeater)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner
advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Management, Marketing
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration
Spreadsheet Applications
(updated 10.22.17)
Spreadsheet skills are necessary to convert data to information in
business. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that they
have acquired skills for spreadsheet development in business. At the
region level, a one-hour school-site application test will be administered at
the home school, and a one-hour online objective test will also be administered.
At the state level, a one-hour school-site application test will be administered
at the home school, and a one-hour online objective test will also be
administered.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Advisers -- click this
link to request your RLC test and identify your school-site test
administrator.
Advisers -- click this
link to request your SLC test and identify your school-site test
administrator.
Click this link to
upload your test for SLC (not RLC) judging.
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st and 2nd place RLC
winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
NBEA Standards: Computation, Information Technology
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Information Technology
Virtual Business Finance Challenge
(updated 10.22.17)
The FBLA Virtual Business Challenge encourages FBLA members to test their
skills at managing a distribution center individually or as a team. This
national event has two challenges during the year (fall and spring), and each
challenge focuses on different business concepts. Members may compete
individually or as part of a team in both challenges, and chapter may enter as
many teams as they wish in each challenge. Visit the following site for
more information:
http://vbc.knowledgematters.com/fbla
Alignment with Common Core
Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None; not a region event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: None; not a state event
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: Refer to the national
guidelines
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Business Law, Career Development,
Communication, Computation, Economics and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship,
Information Technology, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Information Technology; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Virtual Business Management Challenge
(updated 10.22.17)
The FBLA Virtual Business Challenge encourages FBLA members to test their
skills at managing a distribution center individually or as a team. This
national event has two challenges during the year (fall and spring), and each
challenge focuses on different business concepts. Members may compete
individually or as part of a team in both challenges, and chapter may enter as
many teams as they wish in each challenge. Visit the following site for
more information:
http://vbc.knowledgematters.com/fbla
Alignment with Common Core
Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None; not a region event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: None; not a state event
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: Refer to the national
guidelines
NBEA Standards: Accounting, Business Law, Career Development,
Communication, Computation, Economics and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship,
Information Technology, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Information Technology; Marketing, Sales, & Service
Who's Who in FBLA
(updated 10.22.17)
This award honors FBLA members who have made outstanding contributions to
the Association at the local, state, and/or national levels. In order to
be considered, the member must have completed the "Future" level of the Business
Achievement Awards before submission of the Who's Who application.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Optional at the region
conference
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Any chapter may submit up
to three nominees who are seniors; must be submitted to the PA FBLA Executive
Director by the published deadline
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 1 SLC award
winner is NLC eligible.
Click here for the State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
NBEA Standards: NA
Career Clusters: NA
Web Site Design
(updated 10.22.17)
The ability to communicate ideas and concepts, and to deliver value to
customers, using the Internet and related technologies is an important element
in a business' success. This event recognizes FBLA members who have
developed proficiency in the creation and design of websites. The
student(s) will complete the web site based on the posted topic on the PA FBLA
web site.
Click here for
this year's topic.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: Maximum of two web sites per chapter; one team
of 1, 2, or 3 members per chapter; one member may repeat if participating as a
part of a team of 2-3 in the prior year
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two teams per
chapter; must submit materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published
deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of project at the
SLC
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible
Click here for the
online State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
Statement of Assurance
-- required for this event
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology, Marketing
Career Clusters: Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication; Information
Technology; Marketing, Sales, & Service; S.T.E.M.
William Selden Outstanding Chapter
(updated 10.22.17)
This is a Pennsylvania State FBLA event only and is designed to recognize
FBLA chapters who truly deserve recognition for developing and planning a
program of work which meets the goals of FBLA.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Optional at the region
conference
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Any chapter may submit one
report for the state conference; must submit materials to the PA FBLA Executive
Director by the published deadline
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: No winners are
eligible.
Click here for the State Leadership Conference Event Entry Form.
NBEA Standards: NA
Career Clusters: NA
Word
Processing
(updated 10.22.17)
Word processing skills are necessary to obtain information-processing
positions in business. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that
they have acquired entry-level skills for word processing positions in business.
Click here to get the Format Guide necessary for this event.
Alignment with Common Core Standards
Competencies
Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st and 2nd place RLC
winners advance to the state conference
National Leadership Conference Eligibility: The top 4 SLC award
winners are NLC eligible.
Advisers -- click this
link to request your RLC test and identify your school-site test
administrator.
Advisers -- click this
link to request your SLC test and identify your school-site test
administrator.
Click this link to
upload your test for SLC (not RLC) judging.
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration;
Information Technology; Marketing, Sales, & Service
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