Leaders at Work recognizes FCCLA members who create projects to strengthen leadership skills on the job. These skills contribute to success across a broad range of career fields. In conjunction with the Career Connection national program, Leaders at Work motivates students to prepare for career success.

• Early Childhood, Education, and Services
• Food Production and Services
• Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
• Housing, Interiors, and Furnishings
• Textiles and Apparel
• Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Awards:

Each member may apply to be recognized as a Leaders at Work Outstanding Leader in one of the six career units. These young people are recognized at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference and earn an impressive accomplishment to add to their resumes. 

**The Leaders at Work Scholarship sponsored by Johnson and Wales University has been cancelled for the 2009-2010 school year.** 

Deadlines:

• Outstanding Leader Applications due to FCCLA national headquarters by March 1.

2009 Leaders at Work Outstanding Leader Award Winners:

Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Housing, Interiors, and Furnishings

Shannon Rysak

Karns High FCCLA

Knoxville, Tennessee

Textiles and Apparel

Caitlin Glennen
Karns High FCCLA
Knoxville, Tennessee

Bekah Ruckart
Karns High FCCLA
Knoxville, Tennessee

 

 

 

Partners:

Johnson and Wales University - Empowers its diverse student body to succeed in today's dynamic world by integrating general education, professional skills and career-focused education. To this end, the university employs its faculty, services, curricula and facilities to equip students with the conceptual and practical tools required to become contributing members of society.

Resources:

• Leaders at Work Information Sheet (.pdf)
• Leaders at Work CD – Leaders at Work recognizes members who strengthen their leadership skills through on-the-job experiences.
• Business Etiquette For Dummies
• Coaching and Mentoring For Dummies
• Communicating Effectively For Dummies
• Leadership For Dummies
• Managing Teams For Dummies
• Marketing Kit For Dummies
• Public Speaking For Dummies