CCHS FCCLA attends National Leadership Conference

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From left are Destinee Byrd, Austin Powell and Ashton Feinstein

Cannon County High School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America joined more than 7,500 FCCLA student leaders, members, and advisers at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA June 27 - July 2 to participate in the annual FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC).

The conference provided CCHS students opportunities to come together for energizing learning while listening to inspiring speakers, expanding leadership skills, sharpening talents, and exploring career pathways. The theme of this year's conference was "Inspired by FCCLA", which inspired attendees to make the right choices and commit themselves to making a positive impact within their families, schools, FCCLA, and communities.

Austin Powell participated in the Leadership STAR (Students Taking Actions with Recognition) competition. These events support foundational, leadership, and workplace skills. Competing with over 4,500 STAR Event participants in Atlanta, Austin was awarded a Silver Medal.

Destinee Byrd, Ashton Feinstein, and Austin Powell participated in the Engage Leadership Academy. The FCCLA Leadership Academy develops leadership, employability, and 21st Century skills and gives members the opportunity to be recognized for their personal growth efforts. Through the program, members are given the opportunity to explore and practice essentials for the roles of family member, wage earner and community leader. The Engage Academy strengthens leadership skills used to unify people through communication, collaboration, and conflict management.

About FCCLA

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has more than 160,000 members and more than 5,300 chapters from 49 state associations, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members, and it's the only career and technical in-school student organization with a central focus on family. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in families, careers, and communities.

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