Annual Theme

2025-2026 Annual Theme: ConneCTEd

In today’s world, career readiness starts with connection, and FCCLA is your opportunity to get ConneCTEd.

Last year, you dared to dream. This year, FCCLA invites you to bring those dreams to life by getting ConneCTEd—to your purpose, to your future, and to the experiences that will shape both.

ConneCTEd is more than a theme. It is a powerful reminder that success is not built alone. It is discovered through meaningful relationships, purposeful action, and the opportunities that Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) provide. FCCLA brings these opportunities to life by connecting students with the skills, leadership development, and real-world learning that prepare them to thrive—not just someday, but right now.

For FCCLA Members, this theme is an invitation to step fully into your potential. You are not just preparing for a career—you are preparing to make an impact. FCCLA helps you explore what excites you, challenge what limits you, and connect with a national network of peers and professionals who believe in your growth. Whether you aspire to lead in the kitchen, the classroom, the boardroom, or your community, FCCLA gives you the tools and confidence to turn your ambitions into action.

For FCCLA Advisers, this theme underscores the critical role you play in guiding and shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Through FCCLA, you help students see their future as something they can build, not just imagine. You are connecting classroom instruction with personal discovery, technical skills with leadership, and academic learning with lifelong purpose. Your commitment empowers students to leave your classrooms not only prepared, but inspired.

This year, ConneCTEd challenges us all to see the value in every relationship, every experience, and every opportunity to grow. FCCLA is where education becomes empowerment—where dreams are not only encouraged but equipped.

So get ConneCTEd! To your goals. To your growth. To the future you are ready to lead.

Behind the Logo: The Power of Being ConneCTEd

The 2025–2026 FCCLA theme logo for ConneCTEd is more than a bold design; it is a visual symbol of purpose, energy, and possibility.

At the center of the logo is a glowing red light bulb, representing the spark of innovation, the power of ideas, and the limitless potential that exists within every FCCLA Member. It reminds us that every journey begins with a moment of inspiration and that through FCCLA, students are equipped to turn those ideas into impact.

The flowing power cord weaving through the letters symbolizes the vital connection FCCLA provides between students and their futures. It links passion to purpose, education to opportunity, and classroom learning to real-world leadership. It also highlights the flow of energy that happens when students, advisers, and industry professionals come together to support career and personal growth.

The letters “CTE” are emphasized in bold red within the word "ConneCTEd," spotlighting FCCLA’s foundation in Career and Technical Education. This intentional highlight celebrates the organization’s commitment to preparing students for careers that support families and communities through Family and Consumer Sciences, the industry that supports all industries.

The modern, dimensional lettering reflects strength, growth, and momentum—qualities FCCLA Members cultivate throughout their leadership journey. Each element of the logo works together to illustrate that getting ConneCTEd is not just about who you meet—it is about how you grow, where you lead, and the impact you make along the way.

This logo is a daily reminder: When you are ConneCTEd, you are prepared to lead, equipped to grow, and inspired to create lasting change.

Theme Collateral

Use the theme collateral resources below to help showcase this year's annual theme in your chapter and community.

Important Note:

The FCCLA name, acronym, and logos are trademarked. While we encourage chapter advisers and members to use these graphics for membership recruitment purposes, it is crucial to remember that they are not permitted to be used for profit. Any use of the FCCLA name, acronym, and logos for profit must receive prior approval from National FCCLA. For any questions regarding logo use, please email communications@fcclainc.org.

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Theme Logo Download

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Theme Logo (Black and White Version)

FCCLA has developed a black-and-white version of the annual theme logo specifically for chapters wishing to reduce printing costs for merchandise, such as t-shirts. Because the theme logo typically includes multiple design elements—including gradients, layering, and a combination of red, black, and white—this simplified version offers a more budget-friendly alternative while maintaining the integrity of the theme.

This version is ideal for use on apparel where limiting color usage can help minimize production expenses. Chapters may find it especially helpful when printing on colored garments or in bulk orders.

As with all FCCLA branding, use of this logo must follow the official FCCLA Branding Guidelines. Approval from National FCCLA is required before producing any merchandise that features FCCLA’s trademarked logos.

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Theme Logo (Spanish Version) 

Remember to follow the FCCLA Branding Guidelines and obtain approval from National FCCLA before using any of FCCLA's trademarked logos on merchandise.

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February is Career and Technical Education Month

Each year, FCCLA joins the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) and the entire CTE community to celebrate CTE Month! During the month of February, ACTE encourages everyone to explore and learn the amazing accomplishments, achievements and contributions of career and technical education (CTE) professionals, students and alumni with the theme "Opportunities for Career Success."