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Student Takes Part in Leadership Training at FCCLA National Leadership Conference July 3rd – 7th

July 8th, 2016 – More than 8,000 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members, advisers, alumni, and guests from across the country gathered in San Diego, CA for the 2016 National Leadership Conference. The conference is based on the theme, “Empowered”, which inspires attendees to make the right choices and commit themselves to making a positive impact within their families, schools, FCCLA, and communities. (Name), a (year at school) at (School Name), (School City), was among the members and took part in the Leadership Academy program at the conference.

The FCCLA Leadership Academy develops leadership, employability, and 21st Century skills and gives members the opportunity to be recognized for their personal growth efforts. Through the program, members are given the opportunity to explore and practice essentials for the roles of family member, wage earner and community leader. The Leadership Academy offers four concentrations, two of which were offered at the National Leadership Conference. The Engage Academy strengthens leadership skills used to unify people through communication, collaboration, and conflict management. The Launch Academy enhances skills that will build a foundation for FCCLA members to prepare to successfully launch into their future through theory and practice of strategic planning, critical thinking, decision making, and innovation.

(In this paragraph insert information about the specific leadership training concentration you attended. Also explain what you will be doing in the upcoming year.)

About FCCLA Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), 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. FCCLA has more than 160,000 members and more than 5,400 chapters from 48 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members, and it’s the only career and technical in-school student organization with careers that support families as it’s central focus. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in families, careers, and communities.

For more information on FCCLA, please contact [Insert adviser name] at [school phone number] or [email address].