National Competitive Events

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Individual Events

Career Exploration

Eligibility & National Recognition 

Each state may submit the top two (2) participants (grades 5 through 9) who are on record as members of active local FBLA-Middle Level chapters at the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year. Winners will be recognized on the national FBLA-PBL website.

Overview

The objective test may include questions on skills, career plans, career goals, job searches, job applications, cover letters, résumés, interviews, Occupational Outlook Handbook, and basic career education.

Computer Slide Show Presentation

Eligibility & National Recognition 

Each state may submit the top two (2) entries. Entries may be created by an individual member or by a team, not to exceed three (3) members (grades 5 through 9) who are on record as members of active local FBLA-Middle Level chapters at the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year. The winners will be recognized on the national FBLA-PBL website.

Overview

The topic to be developed for this slide show and submitted for competition is: Create a slide presentation on Interviewing Tips.

Desktop Publishing Application

Eligibility & National Recognition 

Each state may submit the top two (2) entries. Entries may be created by an individual member or by a team, not to exceed three (3) members (grades 5 through 9) who are on record as members of active local FBLA-Middle Level chapters at the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year. The winners will be recognized on the national FBLA-PBL website.

Overview

Participants should be prepared to create, design, and produce usable copy on a computer using desktop publishing software. Students should be prepared to create documents such as a flyer, brochure, and invitation that include graphics, text, layout creativity, and appropriate fonts and type sizes.

Introduction to Business Communication

Eligibility & National Recognition 

Each state may submit the top two (2) participants (grades 5 through 9) who are on record as members of active local FBLA-Middle Level chapters at the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year. The winners will be recognized on the national FBLA-PBL website.

Overview

The objective test may include questions on proofreading, grammar, punctuation, word division, expression of numbers, capitalization, and business spelling.

Keyboarding Applications I

Eligibility & National Recognition 

Each state may submit the top two (2) participants (grades 5 through 9) who are on record as members of active local FBLA-Middle Level chapters at the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year. The winners will be recognized on the national FBLA-PBL website.

Overview

Participants should be able to produce a personal letter, a one-page report, and a one- or two-column table/ centering problem. Results will be based on accuracy of printed copy and Standards of Mailability.

Keyboarding Applications II

Eligibility & National Recognition 

Each state may submit the top two (2) participants (grades 5 through 9) who are on record as members of active local FBLA-Middle Level chapters at the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year. The winners will be recognized on the national FBLA-PBL website.

Overview

Participants should be able to produce a business letter; a one-page report with a title page, reference page, and citations; and a two- or three-column table. Results will be based on accuracy of printed copy and Standards of Mailability.

Spreadsheet

Eligibility & National Recognition 

Each state may submit the top two (2) participants (grades 5 through 9) who are on record as members of active local FBLA-Middle Level chapters at the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year. The winners will be recognized on the national FBLA-PBL website.

Overview

Participants should be prepared to complete problems in a spreadsheet format, which may include various functions, including formatting, sorting, editing, creating and applying formulas, and charts. Results will be based on accuracy and formula-view printout.

Web Page Creation

Eligibility & National Recognition 

Each state may submit the top two (2) entries. Entries may be created by an individual member or by a team, not to exceed three (3) members (grades 5 through 9) who are on record as members of active local FBLA-Middle Level chapters at the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year. The winners will be recognized on the national FBLA-PBL website.

Overview

The topic to be developed for this Web page and submitted for competition is: Create a Web page on the FBLA-Middle Level competitive events; separate the events by Chapter, Individual, and Team