FBLA-PBL Creed

I believe:

• education is the right of every person.
• the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family, and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups.
•  every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number.
• every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community, and family life.
• every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation.
• every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school, and community.
• I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.

Pledge

I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.

FBLA stands for Future Business Leaders of America.  This is a student business organization that has members all over the world and various ages.  There are multiple divisions that you can belong depending on your location and age: Middle Level (junior high and middle school), FLBA (high school), PBL (Phi Beta Lambda - college level, and Professional Division for adults.

FBLA's mission is to inpire and prepare students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.  It focuses on:

• Leadership Development
• Academic Competitions
• Education Programs
• Membership Benefits
• Community Service
• Awards & Recognitions

Goals

• Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.
• Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.
• Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.
• Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community.
• Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.
• Encourage and practice efficient money management.
• Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.
• Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.
• Facilitate the transition from school to work.

Code of Ethics

I will:

• be honest and sincere.
• approach each task with confidence in my ability to perform my work at a high standard.
• willingly accept responsibilities and duties.
• seek to profit from my mistakes and take suggestions and criticisms directed toward the improvement of myself and my work.
• abide by the rules and regulations of my school.
• exercise initiative and responsibility and will cooperate with my employer and fellow workers.
• dress and act in a manner that will bring respect to me and to my school.
• seek to improve my community by contributing my efforts and my resources to worthwhile projects.