About Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the training ground for the next generation of industry and community leaders. As the largest business Career and Technical Student Organization in the world, FBLA is the catalyst for success for hundreds of thousands of middle school, high school, and college students each year. FBLA students’ success is crafted through the lens of business, but not defined by it. We support all students through educational opportunities and competitive events, imparting essential skills to become successful leaders, entrepreneurs, and team members.

About FBLA’s Career Connections Conference

The FBLA Collegiate Career Connections Conference is a fast paced, high-impact program focused on connecting talented individuals from colleges across the nation with business and industry. 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.

• Attendees: Approximately 200 college students from across the nation
• Location: Downtown Des Moines, Iowa

Individual Volunteer Opportunities

Future Business Leaders of America seeks volunteers representing a variety of industries and life experiences to help bridge the gap from what students learn in the classroom to the real world.

Resume Reviewers – Volunteers are invited to provide feedback on resumes and/or LinkedIn profiles to members of our college division in a one-on-one setting. Students will then be given the opportunity to learn more about career paths through informal informational interviews with their resume reviewer. Each session will last approximately 20 minutes and reviewers will be provided with an advisory guide with tips for feedback.

• Day & Time: October 26th from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Workshop Presenter – Volunteers are welcome to propose workshops that they might present during the topic related to career development. Past workshop topics have included personal branding, interview techniques, leadership development, and more!

• Day & Time: Times are flexible but workshops will take place between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm on October 30th

Case Competition Judges – Volunteers are invited to judge student presentations during our case competitions. Judges will receive training and will be provided with scoring rubrics.

• Day & Time: October 30th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Business Engagement Opportunities

Future Business Leaders of America seeks business partners looking to help prepare the next generation of business leaders and expand their talent pipeline by opening their doors to host students during the conference.

Business Tour – Host a group of students for a 1-2 hour tour of your business. FBLA will provide tips and resources for planning the tour. Businesses are encouraged to share information about the various jobs at their company and provide insight into their company culture.

• Date & Time: October 26th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• Tour sizes can be flexible depending on the needs of the company

Career Showcase & Expo Participant – The Career Connections Career Fair is an excellent opportunity to boost brand awareness and engage with FBLA members.

• Date & Time: October 26th from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
• Table Cost: $200

Conference Sponsor – Additional sponsorship opportunities ranging from $1,000-$5,000 are also available. More information can be found here.