About FBLA

FBLA's mission is to bring business, education, and leadership together through innovative leadership and career development programs. Members take part in academic competitions, networking events, workshops with accomplished business professionals.

With 70+ competitive events, Gunn Business members have the opportunity to pursue their existing interests and explore a variety of new areas. FBLA emphasizes the importance of field-specific knowledge and the application of that knowledge to the broader business world. Through competitions and conferences, FBLA equips students with the business knowledge and leadership experience necessary for future success.

Bay Section Conference

February 2-February 11,  Virtual

California State Conference

April 12-April 30, Virtual

National Conference

June 29-July 2, Virtual

Competitions

FBLA competitive events recognize and reward excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. By providing opportunities to apply academic concepts to a competitive environment, FBLA competitions prepare students for successful careers in a variety of business fields.

How Events are Organized

There are a wide variety of events in FBLA, and there are a wide variety of ways to organize them too!

1. Number of competitors: Events can be individual (1), team (2-3), or chapter (team of 2-3 leads project representing Gunn) events.
2. Eligibility: "Introduction" events are limited to underclassmen. If you're a freshman or sophomore, intro events are a great way to get started!
3. Conference: Generally, in order to advance to the next conference, you must qualify by placing toward the top of your event. Some events, however, begin at the state and national levels. If schedule conflicts mean you can't make regionals, try a state event!

Event Formats

The main way to differentiate FBLA events is by their formats:

1. Objective Test: 60-minute, 100-question test
2. Roleplay: Qualifying test + role play
3. Speech: No test, just talking!
4. Interview: Prejudged cover letter + prejudged résumé + interview
5. Production: Create something under timed conditions at Gunn before conference + objective test at conference
6. Prejudged Presentation: Submit presentation materials before conference; then, if you score high enough, present to judges!

Each type of event has its advantages and disadvantages. Because of this variety, FBLA offers numerous opportunities to play to your strengths and to develop your weaknesses.

Want to learn more about FBLA?

National FBLA Website:

California FBLA Website:

Gunn FBLA Info Sheet: