By Mihika Dabhade – Staff Reporter 

Law’s Future Business Leaders of America Club is starting the year with new goals and opportunities for students in leadership and business. 

FBLA is the largest high school business organization in the country, helping students prepare for college, competitions, and future careers. It allows members to compete in events like public speaking, finance, and more, while also participating in field trips, fundraisers, and other school-wide activities.

“FBLA is a club that helps students explore the world of business, leadership, and tech while building real skills for the future,” junior Co-President Ayaan Ahmed said. “Whether you’re interested in just business or not, FBLA is a place where you can challenge yourself and prepare for college and careers.” 

This year, the officers aim to expand membership and boost participation in competitions. Fundraising is also a major focus to help students get to the national level. 

“Last year, we didn’t have as many members as we would have liked, so this year we’re trying to turn it around and get a lot more people to join,” Ahmed said. “We also want to up our fundraising so students who participate in competitions can advance to the national level of competition with our club sponsoring them.” 

Senior Co-Vice President Sophia Wang added that there are many ways to get involved this year. 

“Our goal as a club is to get people involved,” she said. “We have many exciting upcoming field trips, such as the Total Mortgage Arena: Bridgeport Islanders and Radio City Music Hall. We also want to encourage as many people as possible to participate in the annual state leadership conference.” 

FBLA plans to continue competing at both the state and national levels.

“Last year was the first year students attended Nationals,” club advisor Ms. Israelite said. “Every year since the club started at Jonathan Law, students have competed at the state level and qualified for Nationals. We hope to compete at both the state and national level this year.”

The club has many different goals for the year, including membership growth. 

“The club has consistently grown over the past four years, and I hope it continues to grow with members who are passionate about leadership and learning about business,” Israelite said.

The club is welcoming new members, as they, too, are excited for the chance to enhance their business and leadership skills.

“I hope to become more comfortable with public speaking and see different ideas that people come up with for the March competition,” freshman Sarah Hammad said. 

With its mix of competitions, trips, and leadership opportunities, FBLA is ready to provide students with skills, confidence, and experiences that will prepare them for both college and future careers.