National Officer Election Information
Resources
Running for National Office is an opportunity to gain an unparalleled leadership experience that will grow you personally and professionally regardless of the outcome.
“The national election process is an experience that allows you to self-reflect on your leadership journey, create lasting friendships with members, and learn skills for life. This opportunity gave me a new perspective on the organization and challenged me to leave a lasting legacy for over 200,000 members. I am prepared for any future opportunity because of the incREDible skills I gained through this process.”
- Mary Katherine Gunn, 2022-2023 National President
Once a candidate is approved to run for a national office by the state association, they should submit the online Intent to Run Form.
National Officer Candidates
Step 1 - Intent to Run Form
Once a candidate is approved to run for a national office by their state association, they should submit an online Intent to Run Form so national staff knows whose applications to expect.
The form must be submitted in the same session and does not allow you to save your progress to complete later. Please review each question and ensure accuracy before submitting.
The Intent to Run form must be submitted by April 17, 2023.
Step 2 - Application Packet
Once your application packet (located on the FCCLA website) has been completed, please upload the completed packet using the form below.
Please note that Official Transcripts should be emailed directly from the candidate's school to leadership@fcclainc.org by May 1, 2023.
2023 National Officer Candidate Speech Topic
FCCLA is integrated into FCS and is intracurricular, exposing students to work-based learning, business and industry networks, and industry-recognized certifications. How has FCCLA and FCS education's focus on career-connected learning helped to prepare you for your future beyond high school?
Questions? Email leadership@fcclainc.org