Leaders at Work recognizes FCCLA members who create projects to strengthen leadership skills on the job. These skills contribute to success across a broad range of career fields. In conjunction with the Career Connection national program, Leaders at Work motivates students to prepare for career success.

• Early Childhood, Education, and Services
• Food Production and Services
• Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
• Housing, Interiors, and Furnishings
• Textiles and Apparel
• Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Awards:

Each member may apply to be recognized as a Leaders at Work Outstanding Leader in one of the six career units. These young people are recognized at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference and earn an impressive accomplishment to add to their resumes. In addition to the National Outstanding Leader recognition, students may apply for available scholarships.

• Johnson and Wales University sponsors two Food Production and Services and two Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation scholarships.

Deadlines:

• Award Applications due to FCCLA national headquarters by March 1.

• Scholarship Applications due to FCCLA national headquarters by April 1.

Johnson and Wales University - Empowers its diverse student body to succeed in today's dynamic world by integrating general education, professional skills and career-focused education. To this end, the university employs its faculty, services, curricula and facilities to equip students with the conceptual and practical tools required to become contributing members of society.

2009 Leaders at Work Outstanding Leader Award Winners:

Family and Consumer Sciences Education