What is FBLA-PBL?

• Develop competent, assertive (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 which 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

FBLA-PBL’s mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

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

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.

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.