Future Business Leaders of America Conference | Coal City Community Unit School District 1
Future Business Leaders of America Conference | Coal City Community Unit School District 1
The Coal City High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) participated in the annual State Leadership Conference in Springfield. Four students placed in the top ten, with three advancing to the national competition this summer.
Grace Sitar, Peyton Gibson, and Kylee Kennell earned a trip to the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA. The top four finishers in each competitive event qualify for national competition.
FBLA is the premier state student business organization. The conference, held March 28-29 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, provided student members an opportunity to expand their business skills and compete in various events.
Sitar placed second in Introduction to Event Planning. Gibson and Kennell teamed up for Sales Presentation and finished fourth. These students will compete at the national contest in Anaheim from June 29 to July 2.
Abi Rose finished ninth in Introduction to Public Speaking. Other Coal City FBLA members who competed include Gaven Vestal in Sports and Entertainment Management and Hayden Kennell in Introduction to Social Media Strategies.
“FBLA is a great national organization that provides many leadership opportunities for high school students,” said Harlan Kennell, chapter advisor.
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