North Carolina Family, Career and Community Leaders of America offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life. Join more than 5,700 middle and high school student members from over 90 chapters across the state. Through FCCLA's Ultimate Leadership Experience, members are equipped with real-world skills through Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education. Members prepare for careers through four FCCLA Career Pathways: Human Services, Hospitality and Tourism, Education and Training, and Visual Arts and Design.
  • FCCLA is integrated into Family and Consumer Sciences education exposing students to work-based learning as well as business and industry experiences. 
  • FCCLA engages students in industry awareness and through Competitive Events and scholarship opportunities.
  • FCCLA provides real-world skills: productivity and accountability, flexibility and adaptability, initiative and self-direction, leadership and responsibility. 
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WHY JOIN
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Additional benefits for students include:
  • Travel across the United States to attend national conferences and forge friendships with other youth leaders.
  • Participate in Competitive Events-from Fashion Design, Early Childhood Education, Culinary Arts, Entrepreneurship, and Nutrition- students can find something that fits their interests.
  • Develop real-world skills that prepare students to be college- and career-ready.
  • Explore various Career Pathways within Family and Consumer Sciences.
  • Apply for one of our many scholarships available to FCCLA members.
  • Develop leadership skills.
WHY ADVISE

Advisers are the cornerstone to keep our organization growing and thriving. Benefits for advisers include:
  • The resources that FCCLA offers are invaluable to a FCS teacher. Through program ideas, lesson plans, and Competitive Events, FCCLA offers teachers the opportunity to help students apply their classroom content to real-life settings.
  • You have the chance to participate in a variety of professional development opportunities throughout the year. Affiliated FCCLA advisers have a chance to connect with industry representatives at state and national events to discuss trends and gain knowledge about products and opportunities.
  • As an FCCLA adviser, you will have an opportunity to connect with key individuals through the state and nation who may serve as professional resources and personal support as you work to establish, build, and improve your chapter.
  • Being an FCCLA adviser allows you to empower future leaders and promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education.
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