We are the Career and Technical Student Organization for Michigan students in Education Career Programs & Family and Consumer Sciences
Mission
To promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through--character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and vocational preparation.
Skills for Life
Through the years, more than 9 million high school students have participated in the organization. Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth concerns including teen pregnancy, parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure, environment, nutrition and fitness, teen violence, and career exploration. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life--planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal communication--necessary in the home and workplace.
About Us
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), the Ultimate Leadership Experience, is the career and technical student organization for family and consumer science education, early childhood education and the teacher cadet programs in Michigan. FCCLA's programs provide relevant, real-world experience and unparalleled leadership opportunities to the Family and Consumer Sciences, Early Childhood and Teacher Cadet curricula.
Michigan FCCLA oversees the FCCLA chapters in Michigan, and hosts several conferences and other activities annually. Our non-profit organization is supported by generous donors and a project grant to the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology at Eastern Michigan University, from the Michigan Department of Education.
Our Purposes
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To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life.
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To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society.
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To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community.
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To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony.
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To promote greater understanding between youth and adults.
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To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities.
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To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today's society.
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To promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations.
History
In 1945, when the first Future Homemakers of America (FHA) chapter was founded, the organization's mission and curriculum were basic: preparing young women to be homemakers.
As the times changed, so did the organization. In 1999, the organization's national chapters voted to change their name to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America to more accurately reflect the organization's mission and to disassociate its leadership-building programs from societal stigma that the term "homemaker" has developed over the previous five decades. Driven by real-world needs and changing roles in society, FCCLA's programs now include areas such as financial management, career planning, the art of balancing family and career, leadership development and community service.
Celebrating our 80 year anniversary, FCCLA has over 250,000 student members, 7,300 chapter advisers, and 5,300 chapters.
FCCLA family continues to expand and thrive, fostering a vibrant community of passionate individuals committed to making a difference. The work of FCCLA helps students and teachers focus on various youth concerns, including parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure, sustainability, nutrition and fitness, teen violence, and career preparation in six specific Career Clusters. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life—planning, goal setting, problem-solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication—necessary in the home and workplace.
Michigan FCCLA is committed to creating and maintaining a healthy and respectful environment for all. Our philosophy is to ensure all members, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status, are treated equally and respectfully. Any behavior in the form of discrimination, harassment or bullying will not be tolerated. It is the responsibility of all members to uphold and contribute to this climate.