National Press Releases
Below are the FCCLA press releases that are currently available.
Largest Gathering of Family and Consumer Sciences Educators and Students Doesn’t Let COVID-19 Cancel Organization’s Option to “Meet”
RESTON, VA (July 1, 2020)– Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will hold its first-ever virtual conference since the organization was founded in 1945.
The Ultimate Leadership Experience Celebrates 75th Anniversary
RESTON, VA (June 4, 2020) – Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary on June 11, 2020.
FCCLA Celebrates 75th Anniversary by Inducting 75 Honorees into Leadership Hall of Fame
RESTON, VA (March 16, 2020) – Since 1945, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) has been leading the way by cultivating youth to become leaders within their families, careers, and communities across America through Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education.
Bill Gates is Served a Cooking Lesson by Family and Consumer Sciences Educator
NEW YORK CITY, NY (January 7, 2020) – Today, nearly one third of Americans admit they cannot cook—including Bill Gates. Despite establishing the most successful computer software company, being recognized as the number one most admired man in the world for five years running, and the third richest…
17 FCCLA/LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl Teams Qualify to Compete at 2020 National Leadership Conference
DALLAS, TX, (November 25, 2019) – More than 2,500 attendees from across the country traveled to Dallas, Texas, November 15-17 for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) 2019 National Fall Conference (NFC). In addition to hearing from keynote speakers, engaging in leadership…
Thousands of Youth Leaders to Attend FCCLA National Fall Conference and Showcase Their Preparedness to “Adult”
DALLAS, TX (November 13, 2019) – It’s not just a figure of speech, this generation really can’t “adult.” From managing their personal finances to succeeding in the workplace, many Generation Z and millennials admit they lack basic life skills needed to manage general life skills, as well as…
Increase Career and Technical Education Funding to Decrease Student Debt
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 26, 2019) – This fall, the National Center for Education Statistics reports more than 19.9 million students will attend colleges/universities. With 2019 student loan debt being the highest on record according to Forbes, more students will continue this cycle of debt to…
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