Teen Times Winter 2020

Winter 2020

Magazine for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc.

In This Issue:

Your Story Helps Write Our Story Explore FCCLA’s Career Pathways

Plus:

Chapter Projects Using Career Pathways FCCLA Alumni Share Their Story

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Teen Times is the national magazine of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, a career and technical student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education, or as determined by the state department of education.

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Sandy Spavone, Executive Director Marla Burk, CMP, Director of Conferences Beth Carpenter, Director of Programs Mark Hornby, CPA, CAE, SHRM-CP, Director of Operations Karen Patti, Director of Leadership Christine Hollingsworth, Senior Competitive Events Manager Ana Torres, Senior Staff Accountant Kelley Conners, Conference Manager Caitlin Garrity, Membership Manager Marissa Kunerth, Communications and Public Relations Manager Abigail Lee, Partnership Manager Ashley Nelson, CFCS, Professional Development Manager Janet Ryder, Marketing Manager Coryn Green, Digital Media Coordinator Margaret Mainguy, Programs Coordinator Noelle Barge, Administrative Assistant Lily Fredrickson, Communications and Partnership Assistant Michelle Hedrick, Executive Assistant Anna MacDonald, Finance and Membership Assistant Sara Quinn, Conference Assistant

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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a private, nonprofit national organization of more than 175,000 members incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia. It functions through public and private secondary school systems in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands as an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education program, providing opportunities for enriched learning.

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As we enter into a new year, I look forward to working alongside all of our leaders to continue writing the next chapter of OUR Story.

National FCCLA is excited to see how your state and chapters celebrate FCCLA Week across the country.

When planning events and activities, I encourage you to check out the National FCCLA Week plan, as well as make use of each day’s hashtag throughout the week and follow/tag @NationalFCCLA for a chance to be featured on the National FCCLA social media. We want to share “Your Story” and spotlight your passion for FCCLA! On June 11, National FCCLA will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. Although there have been many changes over the years, FCCLA still remains the Ultimate Leadership Experience and continues to shape today’s youth for tomorrow’s careers. Please join FCCLA in celebrating each state’s charter date throughout the 2020–2021 school year.

Mark your calendars now to attend FCCLA’s upcoming conferences. In May, FCCLA will be traveling to Chicago, IL, for the second annual Industry Immersion. This is the perfect opportunity to further explore the Hospitality and Tourism Career Pathway in addition to taking in the sites of the iconic “windy city.” Then, in July, get ready to travel to our nation’s capital for the 2020 National Leadership Conference. With more than 8,700 attendees expected to gather in Washington, D.C., to participate in Competitive Events, participate in Leadership Academy, and join FCCLA’s rally on Capitol Hill, this NLC is sure to be historic!

Thank you all for your continued support, dedication, and passion to FCCLA. 2020 is going to be an exciting year and I am thankful FCCLA will be a part of “Your Story!”

Sincerely,

Sandy Spavone FCCLA Executive Director

Greetings FCCLA, Family and Consumer Sciences is full of unique careers for you to pursue. Whether you are interested in becoming a professional chef in Paris, a fashion designer for the biggest brands in the country, or even a manager of an international tourist company, FCS and FCCLA prepare you for a wide variety of careers. You might be wondering how FCS can prepare you for all these different professions—the answer lies in FCCLA’s four Career Pathways.

Human Services, Hospitality and Tourism, Education and Training, and Visual Arts and Design are the four Career Pathways members can explore through FCCLA and FCS. This issue of Teen Times details all the careers available through these pathways, and ways you can get involved to prepare for your future.

Not planning on going into any of these careers? There are lots of opportunities for you in Family and Consumer Sciences. In all FCS courses, students are taught real world skills that are universal across any career. These skills are vital to the success of employees in today’s society, as our workforce is becoming more and more competitive every day.

Enjoy exploring FCCLA’s Career Pathways as you continue writing “Your Story” and prepare for your future careers. As always, strive every day to make your families, future careers, and communities a better place for everyone!

Sincerely,

Tyler Lemely FCCLA National President

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Proposed Bylaw Amendment

Bylaw Amendment

One Type of Membership, All Types of Leadership Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is consistently striving to improve the Ultimate Leadership Experience for its members and advisers. In an effort to simplify and streamline membership affiliation and adviser on-boarding, FCCLA’s Board of Directors is proposing a Bylaw amendment to remove the comprehensive and occupational membership categories to unite all members under one type of membership.

The decision to streamline membership by removing membership types was approved by FCCLA’s Board of Directors after analyzing data from a nationwide chapter adviser survey and feedback from State Advisers at the 2019 State Advisers Management Meeting. The 2019 survey data concluded:

76% 59% 76%

of advisers surveyed believe the comprehensive/ occupational membership categories create confusion when on-boarding new Family and Consumer Sciences teachers to be FCCLA advisers. of survey respondents do not feel the terms comprehensive and/or occupational clearly define unique differences among FCCLA members. of advisers surveyed would support the removal of the use of terms comprehensive and occupational to define FCCLA members.

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The rationale for this Bylaw amendment to remove the two current membership categories of comprehensive and occupational is to unify all FCCLA members and advisers, eliminate confusion among FCCLA membership categories, and streamline the FCCLA processes.

The proposed Bylaw amendment will be voted on during the business session at FCCLA’s 2020 National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.

Meetings and Events

Capitol Leadership Review Washington, D.C.

On September 30–October 1, 2019, more than 125 youth leaders from across the country had the opportunity to advocate for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) on Capitol Hill. FCCLA members, advisers, and supporters joined together to speak with their representatives to encourage doubling the investment of CTE. FCCLA’s 2019 Capitol Leadership was extremely successful as members from across the nation shared their passion for FCCLA with their legislative representatives.

Industry Immersion Chicago, IL May 15 – 18, 2020

The FCCLA 2020 Industry Immersion focusing on the Hospitality and Tourism Career Pathway will take place May 15–18, 2020 in Chicago, IL. This Industry Immersion will reveal more career opportunities in this field than you ever imagined.

Hospitality refers to a segment of the service industry that includes hotels, restaurants, entertainment, sporting events, cruises, and other tourism-related services. The hospitality industry continues to grow and is important not only to societies, but to economies, customers, and employees.

As part of this Industry Immersion, attendees will see extensive options for careers in the Hospitality and Tourism pathway as well as engage in behind-thescenes industry tour opportunities, including a food tour with stops at some of Chicago’s most iconic restaurants, and time to engage with hospitality professionals at the National Restaurant Show. Affiliated members and advisers are encouraged to register early as this event may sell out!

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Meetings and Events

The FCCLA National Leadership Conference is an opportunity for FCCLA members from across the country to gather and network with fellow members, attend FCCLA Red Talks and leadership sessions, and participate in national STAR Events while traveling to a new destination.

National Leadership Conference Washington, D.C. July 5 – 9, 2020

With more than 8,700 attendees, the National Leadership Conference is FCCLA’s largest annual event where members and advisers are recognized for their accomplishments made throughout the school year. Visit the FCCLA website for highlights from the 2019 NLC and take a look at what to expect at the 2020 NLC, where we will be celebrating FCCLA’s 75th anniversary.

75 YEARS STRONG! FCCLA Advocacy Rally

Join your FCCLA family and supporters as we celebrate FCCLA’s 75th anniversary with a rally on Capitol Hill during the 2020 National Leadership Conference. Participants will gather together for this advocacy event near the U.S. Capitol.

The rally will bring attention to the importance of Family and Consumer Sciences and Career and Technical Education.

There will be a sign-making area at NLC equipped with all of the necessary supplies you need to create your sign. Attendees are encouraged to design their own sign to carry at the event. Put on your best official FCCLA red, bring your rally signs, and let’s meet on Capitol Hill! Following the FCCLA Advocacy Rally, state officers will meet with the congressional representatives from their state.

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Feature Story

Share “Your Story” Through FCCLA’s Career Pathways: Human Services Conner Oberhauser, an FCCLA member from Nebraska, has a heart for helping others. Through the process of overcoming his own struggles with depression and anxiety, Conner wants to one day help others just like those who have helped him. He aspires to pursue the Human Services Career Pathway and become a psychiatrist, specializing in children and teens. He dreams of making a difference in people’s lives by teaching coping techniques to help those struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders.

What started as a career interest stemming from Conner’s personal mental health experiences quickly became a career goal once Conner became immersed in a Child Development Family and Consumer Sciences class. Conner was especially intrigued when learning about how the brain works and the different stages of child development. Through both his FCS class and FCCLA involvement, Conner gained a better understanding of sociology, mental health, and how to use his voice, skills, and personal experiences to help others. He credits FCCLA for preparing him to successfully communicate with children and adults, as he knows how important this skill will be in his field.

Conner Oberhauser Nebraska

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Conner encourages all FCCLA members to explore career interests while in middle and high school.

“Take classes with subjects that are new to you, attend career fairs, go more in-depth with career research, job shadow, and explore FCCLA’s Career Pathways,” says Conner. He plans to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with hopes to eventually attend medical school to pursue a degree in Psychiatry. The Human Services Career Pathway is a great option to make a positive impact. With a wide array of positions within the field that are in high demand, it is an industry that is sure to be rewarding and Conner cannot wait to be a professional in the field.

Share “Your Story” Through FCCLA’s Career Pathways: Hospitality & Tourism

Feature Story

Second year FCCLA member, Nichelle Graham, has loved to cook ever since her dad first let her hold a knife at age four. She is an FCCLA member from Colorado and grew up in Hawaii where her passion for cooking was first sparked by her dad’s love of barbecuing and cooking. “My dad got me started in the kitchen. He first taught me how to make simple things such as eggs and pancakes, then I learned how to bake when I was a little older. I fell in love with making people smile when they enjoy what I prepare,” says Nichelle.

Nichelle hopes to one day open her own restaurant or bakery. She believes exploring the Hospitality and Tourism Career Pathway through FCCLA has helped her gain a better understanding of each level and position within the kitchen, which helps her to better understand, teach, and manage all components successfully. Right now, Nichelle’s favorite dish to make is teriyaki meatballs, but she is always trying new recipes and exploring with different ingredients and spices.

Nichelle’s dad has been a huge inspiration in her desire to pursue a degree within the Hospitality and Tourism industry, but she added that she has learned a lot from her FCS classes and FCCLA experiences. Through Nichelle’s FCS coursework, she has improved her knife skills, enhanced her plating skills and techniques, as well as learned more about the managerial side and customer service component through an applied math for culinary management program. FCCLA helped Nichelle advance her communication skills and encouraged her to step outside her comfort zone. Because of her FCS classes and FCCLA experiences, Nichelle is confident she will go into an industry she is experienced in and passionate about once graduating from high school this spring.

When asked if Nichelle could be any kitchen utensil which would she choose and why, Nichelle said she would be tongs. “Tongs are helpful for almost everything in the kitchen. If you drop something, tongs can easily and quickly help you pick it back up so you can continue cooking,” says Nichelle. Nichelle’s personality is similar to how she described tongs; her resilience, can-do attitude, and her passion for serving up delicious dishes and making customers happy will help her succeed in the Hospitality and Tourism Career Pathway!

Nichelle Graham Colorado

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Feature Story

Share “Your Story” Through FCCLA’s Career Pathways: Education & Training Trevor Sconyers has always loved school. His teachers and education were something that have always been there for him when times were tough. “Education has been a big part of my life.

I make great grades and have formed amazing relationships. My teachers have had a huge influence on my life and future career. They have helped me through so many bad times and taught me many important lessons that I will take with me forever,” said Trevor.

Trevor is a Teaching As a Profession (TAP) student at his local high school, which gives him the opportunity to intern with teachers throughout his school system. TAP is considered an FCS class at Trevor’s school and first exposed him to FCCLA’s Education and Training Career Pathway. Through his education and life experiences, he has recognized the influence teachers have had firsthand, and he wants to give back to his community in the same way by becoming a mathematics teacher.

Math is Trevor’s favorite subject and has been since third grade. He dreams of becoming a mathematics teacher within secondary education. After teaching for a few years, Trevor aspires to receive his Master’s degree and is considering getting additional certification to teach another subject such as business or Family and Consumer Sciences. This will broaden his horizons as a teacher and give him the opportunity to teach other subjects he is passionate about.

Trevor Sconyers Georgia

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As a Georgia FCCLA state officer, Trevor has learned leadership skills and has become more confident in his public speaking and professional writing skills.

Also, Trevor is thankful for the employability skills and internship experiences he has gained through his FCS classes.

When trying to decide on a career Trevor says, “Do what you love and ask yourself why you love what you are doing and what difference will it make in the world. Use your experiences and relationships to help guide you through career exploration, too.”

Share “Your Story” Through FCCLA’s Career Pathways: Visual Arts & Design

Feature Story

“I have always been inspired by fashion designers.

The thought of making clothing for people that is original is exciting, as it allows me to be inventive and express my creativity,” says Rachel Williams.

Despite growing up in Florida where Rachel sees few opportunities for fashion design, she has gained much insight and experience within the fashion industry and aspires one day to start her own fashion label.

As long as she can remember, Rachel was always a sketch artist. This passion grew from the inspiration and influence of her close family and friends, who knew Rachel had the skills to be successful within clothing and design. Rachel was able to learn and experiment with her love of fashion and design while enrolled in an academy of fashion in Florida. This fashion academy teaches students the basics of the sewing machine and allows them to do small projects in class.

In addition, Rachel began to explore the Visual Arts and Design Career Pathway and her love of fashion and design more through FCCLA involvement and FCS classes. “It was in my FCS Fashion Design class that I first learned how to operate a sewing machine. I learned the basics like how to dart and other sewing techniques,” says Rachel. She put these skills to the test while competing in FCCLA’s Fashion Design STAR Event. Prior to walking the catwalk at FCCLA’s 2019 National Leadership Conference fashion show, Rachel had to learn the fundamentals of draping to make her own pattern and study the target audience to learn more about pricing and how to label textiles.

Rachel is the first person to learn how to sew within her immediate family. She credits FCCLA, her FCS coursework, and academy of fashion experience for giving her the skills and experiences within the Visual Arts and Design industry to pursue the career of her dreams.

Rachel Williams Florida

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CAREER PATHWAYS THROUGH FCCLA HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

EDUCATION AND TRAINING VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN

HUMAN SERVICES

Real World Skills Through FCS Education

HUMAN SERVICES

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care, and consumer services.

The management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services.

Possible careers include: • Child, family, or school social worker • Director of childcare facility • School counselor • Sociologist • Social services worker • Personal or home care aide • Leisure activities counselor

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Recreation worker Consumer credit counselor Personal financial advisor Consumer goods or services retailing representative or buyer Cosmetologist, hairdresser, or hairstylist

Possible careers include: • Restaurant, food service, lounge, casino, coffee shop, or catering owner, operator, or manager • Hotel, motel, resort, or bed and breakfast owner, operator, or manager

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Tour company owner, operator, or manager Meeting and convention planner Interpreter or translator Tourism and travel services marketing manager

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN

Planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services.

Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.

Possible careers include: • Stage designer • Home furnishing • Fashion/apparel coordinator designer or illustrator • Textile designer or • Interior designer chemist • Costume designer

Possible careers include: • • • • •

Superintendent, principal, or administrator Teacher or instructor Preschool or kindergarten teacher Clinical, developmental, or social psychologist Social worker

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Counselor Teacher assistant Parent educator Child care worker Coach Recreation worker Sign language interpreter

REAL WORLD SKILLS Individuals require many skills to be college and career ready, including academic knowledge, technical expertise, and a set of general, cross-cutting abilities called “employability skills.”

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Applied Academic Skills: Communications, Math, Science, Basic Literacy Critical Thinking Skills: Problem Solving, Organization & Planning Resource Management: Time, Money, Materials & Personnel Information Use

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Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills: Leadership, Teamwork & Negotiation Personal Qualities Systems Thinking: Teamwork & Project Management Technology Use

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Youth Leaders

Share “Your Story” Through FCCLA’s Career Pathways: Human Services What is “Your Story” in the Human Services Career Pathway?

I aspire to help make a difference in others’ lives by becoming a nonprofit lawyer representing those who are underserved and underprivileged. I first became interested in the Human Services Career Pathway through competing in debate. By staying up-to-date with world news and current event issues, I learned more about family struggles and how I can make a difference.

Who or what inspired you to go into the Human Services industry?

In addition to my participation in debate, my two FCS classes, and middle school FCCLA Adviser, Chelsea Heitman, sparked my interest in pursuing a career within the Human Services industry. I was able to dive deeper into family issues and organizational obstacles and see firsthand the impact that helping others and giving back can make.

Kaden Fox Kansas

How will FCCLA help you pursue your career?

The networking aspect of FCCLA has helped me in so many ways already. Especially through serving as a Kansas State Officer, FCCLA has given me self-confidence and courage to know that I can accomplish my personal and professional goals.

Share “Your Story” Through FCCLA’s Career Pathways: Hospitality & Tourism What is “Your Story” in the Hospitality and Tourism Career Pathway?

During my freshman year of high school, I was enrolled in a marketing program where we took a trip to tour a hotel on Paul Beach, Florida. I loved learning about the travel industry—specifically the management side— and knew I’d like to one day become a hotel manager.

Marissa Reason Florida

What specific skills have you learned through FCCLA that you plan to utilize in the Hospitality and Tourism industry?

In serving as a chapter, district, and now Florida state officer, I have grown tremendously in my leadership skills. Being able to lead others and represent FCCLA has taught me essential management, organizational, and teamwork skills that I know will be extremely beneficial in the Hospitality and Tourism industry.

What advice would you give FCCLA members who are undecided about their future career plans?

I would encourage members to participate in as many Competitive Events as possible and attend all FCCLA conferences. I am grateful for the real world skills and connections I have developed through FCCLA and would urge all members to take advantage of every opportunity within FCCLA.

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Share “Your Story” Through FCCLA’s Career Pathways: Education & Training

Youth Leaders

What is your story in the Education and Training Career Pathway?

I’ve wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. Upon entering high school, I immediately enrolled in the first-level FCS teaching class, Fundamentals of Education. As a senior, I am currently in Teaching as a Profession 3, the highest-level class. My ultimate goal in education is to teach in high poverty areas. Within the next four years, I plan to obtain a degree in Elementary Education and make my dreams of teaching a reality.

What makes you want to pursue a degree in this field?

As a teacher, you get the opportunity to watch the process of learning, to see when a challenge becomes an accomplishment. Along with that, the relationships that are developed with students can make a lifelong impact.

Teaching is all about preparing students for the future and the joy that comes when you see them succeed years down the road. My greatest wish is to share my passion for teaching with students so that they can become passionate about learning.

Who has inspired you to go into the Education and Training Industry?

All of my mom’s side of the family are teachers, so I grew up surrounded by people who taught their whole lives. A main influencer and supporter in my life is Mrs. Rawls, my TAP teacher and FCCLA adviser. I cannot express how much she has continuously pushed me to do my best, spent hours talking about my future, and provided reassurance, love, and guidance along the way. For that I am incredibly thankful, and I am beyond glad that she gave me the mentoring I needed to pursue the Education and Training Career Pathway.

Megan Jennings Tennessee

Share “Your Story” Through FCCLA’s Career Pathways: Visual Arts & Design What is your story in the Visual Arts and Design Career Pathway?

I started working alongside my grandma six years ago in her local flower business making bouquets for weddings and customer orders at the farmers market within my hometown. This past year, I was offered the position of business partner. I never thought at 17 years old I would be helping run a business! After high school, I plan on studying floriculture and business and hope to expand our business nationwide.

How will FCCLA help you to pursue your career?

FCCLA has helped me pursue a career in Visual Arts and Design by teaching me valuable 21st century and employability skills. Being a STAR Event competitor and Washington State Officer, I’ve been challenged to go outside of my comfort zone, gained public speaking skills, learned how to network effectively, and how to organize my goals so I can accomplish them. FCCLA has truly given me so much self confidence that I never thought I had inside me.

Mason Ballard Washington

What advice would you give FCCLA members who are undecided about their future career plans?

I would give members the advice that I was given: Do something you love. You’re going to be doing it for the rest of your life so make sure it’s something you’re passionate about and will enjoy doing.

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Spotlight

Alumni & Associates Highlight Where did you grow up and what FCCLA chapter were you in?

I grew up in a rural community in southwest Louisiana called Hathaway and was an active member of the Hathaway FCCLA Chapter.

What is your current career?

The company I work for, Harwood International, is a real estate development company in Uptown Dallas. The company’s 19-block district consists of eight office high rises, two residential condo high rises, one hotel being built, and eight restaurants. In my current position, I connect with our 50+ corporate tenants booking events and catering for them through our different meeting spaces and hospitality venues. In addition, I sell various catering events to outside corporations looking to host dinners, happy hours, or social events at our restaurants.

How did your FCCLA experiences help you prepare for your career?

Angel Guzman Job Title: Harwood District Catering and Events Sales Manager Current City/State: Dallas, Texas

Without FCCLA, I do not think I would be where I am today. Growing up, I was very shy and kept to myself. Originally, I joined FCCLA because it was highly encouraged by my FCS teacher. Throughout my five years in FCCLA, I gained confidence, became more social, and was able to build strong interpersonal communication skills. Being more outgoing motivated me to become the first member from my local chapter to be elected as an FCCLA state officer. This also inspired others in my chapter to pursue leadership positions. I built the confidence to encourage others just like myself.

Ultimately, FCCLA showed me how to be a better leader in all parts of my life. It also instilled an urge to constantly help people in my community. I volunteer regularly at nonprofits that directly impact the local community.

Why did you choose to go into the Hospitality and Tourism career pathway?

I always tell people that I didn’t choose hospitality, somehow hospitality chose me. Growing up, I wanted to be a doctor or politician. I wanted to make a difference in someone’s life and be able to institute change — big dreams coming from a young kid. After going to college, I realized I was not going to be able to handle blood and needles. I still attempted to pursue politics though. I worked on various political campaigns for both major parties and got to know average people like myself. After some time, I opened my eyes and saw that the political world was not right for me. I did not feel I was making life better for people.

During that time, I was still working part-time in restaurants. I realized I found more joy getting to know people on a personal level. Building strong relationships is ultimately what pushed me to stay in hospitality. I could make a difference by providing someone happiness in the simplest ways. Interacting with people you do not know can be so rewarding. A simple “good morning” or “how are you” can make someone smile.

What was your favorite experience in FCCLA?

My favorite FCCLA experience was having the opportunity to meet members from other schools, travel for STAR Event competitions, and going to national conferences. FCCLA taught me how to develop and strengthen connections. FCCLA truly became my inspiration to become a leader in my career; I gained so many skills and memories that so few get the opportunity to have today.

Want to learn more about FCCLA Alumni & Associates?

Contact us at membership@fcclainc.org.

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Spotlight Where did you grow up and what FCCLA chapter were you in?

I grew up in Pickford, Michigan, and I was a member of the Pickford Middle/High School FCCLA Chapter.

What is your current career?

I am currently working as a co-owner/co-founder, as well as the Director of Business Development and Finance at a marketing firm called Romshua. Romshua was started by myself and two of my friends my senior year of college. We focus on digital production and marketing for small businesses, political candidates, and technology start-ups. Our mission is to create digital content that businesses can use to expand.

We focus on reaching the “millennial” and “Z” generations. Since Romshua’s conception in April 2018, we have had clients from around the world.

What were some of your previous professional experiences that helped get you to where you are today?

Since my time in FCCLA, I have relied heavily on the employability skills learned as I grew my career through securing personal and business connections. I started my career as an intern for several nonprofits. During my first summer of college, I interned for a nonprofit exemplifying a mission to end traffic deaths and youth-related health risks in Washington, D.C. Within this role, I was able to testify about teen distractions on roadways to the National Transportation Safety Board. This opportunity was presented to me through connections that I made through my time in FCCLA.

How did your FCCLA experience help you prepare for your career?

Noah Brooks Job Title: Co-Owner/Co-Founder of Romshua Marketing, LLC Current City/State: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Nearly every employability skill that I use on a daily basis, I first learned during my many years in FCCLA serving as a chapter member, state officer, and national officer. For instance, several of the things I taught in the Peace Corps were life skills that FCCLA refers to as real world skills such as critical thinking, time management, and financial management. Along with that, I learned what being a professional looked like before I was in a professional field. This was something that many employers and professionals were enthusiastic to see. FCCLA worked to close the skills gap in my life. Thanks to my time in FCCLA, I have been able to think critically and apply real world skills to perform at a maximum level of efficiency in all of the work I do.

What is your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part of my job is the people I get to work with in addition to creating a product for our clients that make their business more successful. I love my life and career not because I chose one career pathway, but because I refused to limit myself within a box and believed that I should pursue anything that interested me. This mindset meant pursuing many Career Pathways until I found the right fit for me.

What was your favorite experience in FCCLA?

My favorite experience in FCCLA was my time serving as the National Vice President of Programs, for a vast number of reasons. I loved advocating for Career and Technical Education, speaking to members and advisers, and leading workshops.

Yet, my favorite part of being in FCCLA was the opportunities and friendships that I was able to pursue after my time in the organization. I was on the 2013–2014 National Executive Council, and the other members of my council and I became lifelong friends.

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Explore Career Pathways Through FCCLA

COMPETITIVE EVENTS HUMAN SERVICES • Career Investigation • Chapter in Review Display or Portfolio • Chapter Service Project Display or Portfolio • Digital Stories for Change • Early Childhood Education • Entrepreneurship • FCCLA Chapter Website • Focus on Children • Interpersonal Communications • Job Interview • Leadership • National Programs in Action • Nutrition and Wellness • Parliamentary Procedure • Professional Presentation • Public Policy Advocate • Sports Nutrition • Sustainability Challenge

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HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM • Baking and Pastry • Career Investigation • Chapter in Review Display or Portfolio • Chapter Service Project Display or Portfolio • Culinary Arts • Digital Stories for Change • Entrepreneurship • Event Management • Focus on Children • Food Innovations • Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation • Job Interview • National Programs in Action • Nutrition and Wellness • Professional Presentation • Sports Nutrition • Sustainability Challenge

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STAR Events support FCCLA’s Career Pathways!

Use this chart to help you choose a STAR Event that supports your career goals. All events develop and refine real world skills through Family and Consumer Sciences education!

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

HUMAN SERVICES

EDUCATION AND TRAINING VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN

Real World Skills Through FCS Education

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN

• Career Investigation • Chapter Service Project Display or Portfolio • Digital Stories for Change • Early Childhood Education • Entrepreneurship • Focus on Children • Instructional Video Design • Interpersonal Communications • Job Interview • Leadership • National Programs in Action • Nutrition and Wellness • Parliamentary Procedure • Professional Presentation • Public Policy Advocate • Say Yes to FCS Education • Sustainability Challenge • Teach and Train

• Career Investigation • Chapter in Review Display or Portfolio • Chapter Service Project Display or Portfolio • Digital Stories for Change • Entrepreneurship • Fashion Construction • Fashion Design • FCCLA Chapter Website • Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation • Instructional Video Design • Interior Design • Interpersonal Communications • Job Interview • National Programs in Action • Parliamentary Procedure • Professional Presentation • Promote and Publicize FCCLA! • Public Policy Advocate • Repurpose and Redesign

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Improving families, careers, and communities across our nation— read how FCCLA chapters across the nation are using all four Career Pathways to change lives through chapter projects.

No Fear Foster Care Midland High School, Arkansas

HUMAN SERVICES

The need for foster care parents is a growing crisis in our county and the need VISUAL for childcare and parenting education is at an all-time high. Midland FCCLA believes in the benefits of education and its powerful effect on the families in our ARTS community.

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The goal of this project was to provide a friendly plush toy monster to 20 children DESIGN who were placed in foster care in our county. The objective was to help students understand the importance of supporting families in crisis and how that crisis can impact areas of child development.

FCCLA members made friendly plush monsters and attached individual profiles to them to introduce the monster and explain its special superpower. Many students focused on the fear that children are undergoing when being placed in a new environment without their primary caregivers. One student wrote about the project, “Just knowing that I am helping a child go through the same process that I did, makes me feel like I can make a difference.” By participating in this project, students gained a better understanding of the needs of children and families in their community.

Catering the Family Fun Run

EDUCATION AND Real WorldCanyon Skills Through FCS Education View Junior High FCCLA, Utah HOSPITALITY Canyon View Junior High FCCLA members know that theirTRAINING community values family time, but busy schedules mean many families don’t actually get to set aside time AND to be active and enjoy a meal together. This is why they were so motivated to assist TOURISM their Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in sponsoring a family fun run.

Canyon View Junior High FCCLA’s goal was to plan, prepare, and serve a dinner that is balanced, filling, and enough for all attendees and walk-ins to enjoy! Their planning committee was made up of five members who communicated with the PTA representative, planned the menu (baked potato bar, roasted and shredded turkey, rolls, apple slices with dip, chocolate sheet cake), and assigned shifts for other members to do food prep, serving, and clean up.

There was a “captain” in each kitchen who had taken an FCS class and educated their team members about the rules of safety and sanitation, so that members maintained a clean, sanitary cooking environment. Participating committee members had to utilize some intense kitchen math and equivalency knowledge when calculating recipes to multiply and feed 200–250 people. They also had to use their knowledge of event planning and utilize interpersonal communications as they worked with the PTA and other student leadership groups on this event.

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VISUAL So many people who attended the event expressed their appreciation and surprise ARTS that a group of junior high students could make so much food for so many people. In fact, Canyon View Junior High FCCLA is starting to become well known for cateringAND different events (including two weddings) because of this experience!

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Self-Correcting Fun!

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Johnson High School FCCLA, Georgia Johnson High School’s assistant principal approached the FCS class with a challenge.

With the high school already implementing an after-school program to help parents who speak a second language navigate the school system, Johnson’s High School’s FCS class was asked to create some kind of entertainment for the children while their parents received assistance.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

The goal in meeting this challenge was to create self-correcting activities so the children could experience success in a task without outside help.

The students within the FCS class decided that along with being selfcorrecting, these activities should also teach English and Spanish translations. To accomplish this, the class was divided into three task groups: one group created felt lap books that incorporated these elements, another group created file folder activities, and a third group created busy bags. Resources within the FCS classroom were utilized, including a laminator and FCCLA funds to purchase Velcro and storage containers.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Creating these activities put the name of Johnson High School’s FCS on a project seen and enjoyed by many people. In creating these projects, members had to research the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards to identify what ability these age groups had. The concept of selfcorrecting was a new one for most members and providing learning prompts is a skill they will use many times in their lives.

VISUAL ARTS ANDFamily Housing DESIGN Viera High School FCCLA, Florida VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN

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There are many organizations to support homeless individuals and women, but Viera High School FCCLA discovered there are not enough resources in their community to support intact families with children. That is why the Viera High School FCCLA chapter decided to partner with Braveheart, the only organization in their area that offers safe housing to intact families with a father and/or male over the age of 12.

They began their project by inviting Mrs. Echols, the owner of Braveheart Properties, to join Viera High School’s FCCLA advisory board and attend the October meeting. It was at this meeting that Mrs. Echols shared about Braveheart residents and specific needs for furniture and window treatments in their houses.

To address these needs, Viera High School’s FCCLA chapter coordinated multiple fundraisers and donation drives throughout the year to deliver furniture to Braveheart as well as school and food supplies to the families. In addition, this FCCLA chapter contacted the Local Women’s Club, an interior design firm, and a local fabric store to ask for fabrics. With the donated fabrics, members set to work sewing curtains for the houses. Viera High School FCCLA members even attended the Florida Tiny House Festival to learn better design ideas for tiny homes.

Through helping the families at Braveheart, club members learned about fashion and interior design concepts, diverse housing, family pride, and how families meet the challenges of life.

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Then and Now

FCCLA has a rich history of preparing students to be college- and career-ready. Take a look at how career exploration through FCCLA and the four Career Pathways has changed over the last 75 years.

Education & Training

Hospitality & Tourism

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Take Action to #Bethefirst Tobacco & Nicotine-Free Generation FCCLA and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids continue to partner to provide FREE Taking Down Tobacco trainings and resources to help students understand the dangers of tobacco and nicotine use including e-cigarettes like JUUL and how to advocate for change in your school and community.

Wha t Y o u C a n D o ‌ C h e c k o u t T h e R i s e o f V a p i n g o n li n e c o u r s e & v i d e o o Hear from former & current e-cigarette users, learn the facts about vapes like JUUL and see what you can do to take action! o The course is available in your Taking Down Tobacco account o Watch and share the video in classrooms, assemblies, Chapter meetings, etc. Visit TakingDownTobacco.org for more info.

C h e ck ou t T a ki n g Dow n T oba cc o con t e s t s o Chapters can receive money for participating in Taking Down Tobacco trainings. o Check out the link below for contest requirements.

For More Information: fcclainc.org/engage/partner-contests

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of FCCLA at the 2020 National Leadership Conference!

The 2020 National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. is bringing together more than 8,000 student leaders and advisers to hear inspiring speakers, expand leadership skills, explore career pathways and compete among the nation’s top qualifiers in STAR Events. Make lifelong memories as part of YOUR STORY and join us as we celebrate 75 years strong!

WASHINGTON, D.C.

JULY 5th - 9th

For more information visit fcclainc.org or email meetings@fcclainc.org.

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From Left to Right: Buttons removed from red jacket | Light removed from wall | Added cactus plant with white vase on top of table | Changed color of cactus vase from black to red | Added green vase to the bottom tier of table | Added white notebook | Changed last picture of the Photo Storyboard to the FCCLA emblem | Changed center vase picture to a different vase picture

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Spot the Changes

Circle the eight differences between the two images below.

LifeSmarts + FCCLA = Life skills, competition, community service Life skills

Community service

LifeSmarts has provided teens with real-world education for 25+ years. LifeSmarts teaches core consumer topics and critical thinking skills focusing on personal finance, consumer rights and responsibilities, health and safety, technology, and the environment. It is free to students and advisers.

LifeSmarts provides scholarships and other recognition to students who give back in their communities, providing opportunities to educate elementary school students about going green, senior citizens about fraud, and middle school classrooms about STEM topics.

Competition LifeSmarts partners with FCCLA to run the Knowledge Bowl competitive event. FCCLA teams also compete in LifeSmarts! Register for free at LifeSmarts.org for the opportunity to compete at the state level and for the chance to advance to the National LifeSmarts Championship! One lucky FCCLA team also wins a monthly cash award in the online TeamSmarts competitions, Sept. – Feb.

Visit LifeSmarts.org/FCCLA to learn more about ways FCCLA students and advisers can take advantage of opportunities through LifeSmarts.

“11 years ago, I was just starting my first set of culinary classes. After years of working with the right mentors and kitchens, I am now practicing for the 2020 Culinary Olympics in Stuttgart.”

-Geo Lanez, CEC

ACF Culinary Team USA

Join the ACF and see how far you can go.

For more information visit acfchefs.org acf@acfchefs.net • 800.624.9458 • #roadtoIKA • #ACFchefs