Advantages of Being an Adviser
Being an FCCLA Adviser offers many benefits including resources, professional development opportunities, leadership growth, and networking. FCCLA is the student organization designed for Family and Consumer Sciences teachers in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. These benefits are available to any FCCLA Adviser at any experience level. The resources that FCCLA offers are invaluable to a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher.
Through program ideas, lesson plans, and Competitive Events, FCCLA offers its Advisers the opportunity to help students apply their classroom content to real world settings. These resources empower students to make real changes that benefit their personal growth, family relationships, career skills, and community lives.
Through participation in a variety of professional development opportunities throughout the year Advisers gain valuable information and networking. Affiliated FCCLA Advisers have the opportunity to connect with industry representatives at national conferences to discuss trends and gain knowledge about resources and opportunities. In addition to professional development, Advisers are equipped to help students pursue leadership opportunities.
FCCLA Advisers are dedicated individuals who network with others throughout the nation to share resources and provide support for other as you establish, build, and improve your chapter.
Integrating FCCLA
FCCLA is designed to be a part of your everyday Family and Consumer Sciences and related career fields curriculum. From Competitive Events to National Programs, there are multiple resources for supplementing and improving your curriculum. FCCLA members explore career opportunities and build real world skills by developing projects, engaging and participating in events, and competing in regional, state and national opportunities for scholarships and awards.