2023 Career Connections Conference

Charlotte, NC | November 30 – December 2

220 North Tryon
220 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202

The FBLA Collegiate Career Connections Conference is a fast paced, high-impact program focused on connecting talented individuals with leading employers. This is not just a meet and greet conference, it’s about getting what it takes to succeed in a challenging job market—interviewing techniques, building your personal brand, and navigating your early career.

  • Refine your personal brand with resume reviews and mock interviews
  • Hear from young professionals regarding what to expect as you search for a job and after you land a job
  • Network with both members of the business community and like-minded students from around the country
  • Leave with a professional headshot that can be used on your LinkedIn or resume
  • Prep for the real world by competing in case study competitions
  • Tour a business to gain new perspectives of the variety of jobs available

What is included in the registration fee?

  • 14 hours of professional development programming
  • Lunch on Friday
  • Networking Reception on Friday
  • Professional Headshot

*Onsite Registration Not Available*

Important Dates
  • Registration Opens: September 5, 2023
  • Registration Closes: October 18, 2023
  • Payment Receipt Deadline: November 1, 2023
Registration Fee

Registration Fee: $100
*Registration fee applies to students, advisers, and chaperones.


What is included in the registration fee?

  • 14 hours of professional development programming
  • Lunch on Friday
  • Networking Reception on Friday
  • Professional Headshot
  • Career Fair
Pre-Checklist

In order to successfully register for the conference, you will need the following information for each attendee that you are planning to register:

  • Full Name
  • Preferred Pronouns
  • Email Address
  • Cell Phone Number
  • Special Accommodation & Dietary Requests
  • Accident Insurance Opt-In
  • Case Competition Opt-In
Registration Instructions

Registration will take place in FBLA Connect. 

Please be sure to review the  policies on this page before submitting your registration.

Accident Insurance (Optional)

FBLA can provide optional accident insurance for your attendees for $2.00 per person. It can be purchased during the registration process.

Accident insurance is available from Federal Insurance Company. Those who purchase this insurance will be covered while in attendance at the NFLC, including travel directly to and from the conference. Coverage begins at the actual start of the trip to the NFLC and continues on a 24-hour basis during the trip. It ends when attendees return to their permanent residences. Benefits include up to $25,000 for accidental death or dismemberment and up to $2,500 for accidental excess medical expenses. The maximum limit of insurance is $500,000 per accident. Coverage is subject to the full terms and conditions in the master policy. Insurance is not available for onsite registrants and there are no refunds.

Please note: This is accident insurance; it does not cover illnesses not related to an accident. Sunburn is not classified as an accident. For a claim against this policy, notify the FBLA National Center in writing for verification of coverage and claim information.

Payment Instructions
  • Payment Options: Credit card, check, or purchase order.
  • Payment Deadline: November 1, 2023

*If a purchase order is used, payment for that PO must be received prior to the conference start date.

Payment by Check: 

All checks should be made payable to FBLA and mailed to the address below:

Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.
PO Box 79063
Baltimore, MD 21279

Confirmation E-Mail

Please confirm that the attendee information on the Order Confirmation email which was sent to you immediately after completing the registration process is correct.

If you find an error, please login to FBLA Connect to fix your error.

If you need additional assistance, please email [email protected].

Cancellation Policy

Please email Robert Smothers, [email protected], with all refund and/or cancellation requests by November 1, 2023. A 50% penalty will be applied if you cancel before November 1, 2023. There will be no refunds after November 1, 2023.

*Please Note: Any requests for refunds after payment has been made will result in a cancellation fee.

Legacy Lifetime Professional Division Registration

Advisers or chaperones that are Legacy Lifetime Professional Members should request their complimentary registration by emailing [email protected] or call FBLA National Center 703.657.8188 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET to register.

Questions? Email [email protected] – no phone calls please.

Attendees are welcome to book housing outside of the FBLA room block.

Deadline to book in the FBLA hotel block is November 8, 2023.

 

Hampton Inn Charlotte Uptown 
530 E Martin Luther King Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 373-0917

Rate with all taxes and fees: $194.78
*Hot breakfast included in rate

Booking link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=CLTUTHX&groupCode=CHH900&arrivaldate=2023-11-29&departuredate=2023-12-03&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT 

  • Booking by phone or if needing more than 9 rooms call the hotel directly at 704.373.0917 or  1-800-HILTONS use group code 900.
  • If paying by check a check needs to be received 10 business days prior to check in. Please call Stephanie Harkness to confirm amount.
  • Checks can be sent to:
    • Hampton Inn Charlotte Uptown
      530 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
      Charlotte, NC 28202

Parking: $15 per day for hotel guests

Check-In: 3:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM

 

COURTYARD CHARLOTTE CITY CENTER 
237 S. Tryon Street 
Charlotte, NC 28202 

 

Rate with all taxes and fees: $190.17

Booking link: Book your group rate for FBLA – Charlotte November 2023 

  • If booing more than 9 rooms please reach out to Tasnim ‘Tanique’ Odom at 704.926.5804 or [email protected]
  • Booking by phone: -1-800-627-7468
  • Group codes: FBUFBUA – Standard King bed /// FBUFBUB – Standard Two Queen bed
  • Payment by Check: If paying by check a check needs to be received 14 business days prior to check in. Please call Tasnim ‘Tanique’ Odom  704.926.5804  to confirm amount and where check needs to be sent to. 

Parking: $30 per night
*Please notify the desk if parking for an oversized vehicle is needed. They do not have oversized vehicle parking but can direct to a close secure location.

 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30

  • 2:00-2:30 PM: Kick-Off
  • 2:30-4:30 PM: Workshops & Panels
  • 4:30-5:30 PM: Networking Reception

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1

  • 9:00 AM-1:00 PM: Workshops & Panels; Resume Reviews
  • 1:00-4:00 PM: Business Tours

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2

  • 9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Case Competition; Workshops & Panels; Headshots
  • 12:00-12:30 PM: Closing Session
Business Case Competition

The Business Case Competition provides members with the opportunity to review a case study and present their findings to a panel of judges. The case study will incorporate many aspects of business such as economics, strategic analysis, international business, entrepreneurship, or marketing.

 

Members can participate as a team of 1, 2, 3 or 4. The case study will be released to competitors after the CCC registration deadline.

 

Here’s the link to the Business Case Competition guidelines.