Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national nonprofit Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education, serving both public and private schools through grade 12. As the only CTSO with the family as its central focus, FCCLA empowers youth to strengthen families, build leadership skills, and make a positive impact in their communities. Since 1945, FCCLA has engaged over nine million students nationwide, helping them address real-world challenges and prepare for success in life and careers through FCS education.

Nevada FCCLA experienced a 20% growth in membership this year, reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to student development and engagement. Through participation in Competitive Events, leadership opportunities, conferences, and networking with peers, members continue to strengthen essential skills, build lasting friendships, and make a meaningful impact in their communities. Nevada FCCLA remains dedicated to preparing students with the college- and career-ready skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic world.

FCCLA’s mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation

  1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life
  2. To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society
  3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community
  4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony
  5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults
  6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities
  7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today’s society
  8. To promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations

We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

We face the future with warm courage and high hope.

For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values.

For we are the builders of homes,

Homes for America’s future,

Homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and fair,

Homes where truth, love, security and faith will be realities, not dreams.

We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

We face the future with warm courage and high hope.

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