MVCTC Students Attended the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA June 30-July 4
Anaheim, CA, July 2019 – Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) students and advisors were a part of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s (FCCLA) largest National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California June 30-July 4. More than 8,700 attendees gathered to expand leadership skills, sharpen talents, explore career pathways, and listen to inspiring speakers.
This year’s conference theme encouraged participants to “Believe in Yourself” through competing in Competitive Events, running for office, partaking in Leadership Academy, and continuing to make a positive impact within their families, communities, and careers. Attendees also had the opportunity to engage with Red Talks, attend the Ford Driving Skills for Life event, learn about potential career and college opportunities at the EXPO, and interact with leaders from across the nation.
“It is always inspiring to watch so many young leaders come together and realize their full potential through competition, career training, and leadership workshops,” said Sandy Spavone, Executive Director of FCCLA. “This National Leadership Conference was a great success thanks to the National Board of Directors, National Staff, National Executive Council, and their advisers, as well as the students, advisers, and organization’s supporters.”
MVCTC FCCLA had 17 students qualify to compete at the National Competition and brought home gold medals for Interpersonal Communication, Career Investigation, Chapter in Review Portfolio, and Promote and Publicize FCCLA Contest.
MVCTC competing in the National FCCLA Competition included:
- Applied Math for Culinary Management Contest –Austin Miracle (Culinary Arts from Tri-County North)
- Career Investigation Contest – Gold Medal Winner, Cameron Gamble (Early Childhood Education from West Carrollton)
- Chapter in Review Portfolio Team Event – Gold Medal Winner, Early Childhood Education students, Alexandria Allen (New Lebanon), Kailey Applegate (Northmont), and Madyson Richards (Arcanum)
- Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Team Event – Culinary Arts students Parker Lenski (Miamisburg) and Elijah Walters (Vandalia)
- Interpersonal Communication Team Event – Gold Medal Winner, Early Childhood Education students, Riley Cruse (Tri-County North) and Lauryn Templeton (Miamisburg)
- Job Interview Contest –Jennesis Gardner (Culinary Arts from Miamisburg)
- Leadership Contest –Noah Middlebrook (Culinary Arts from Miamisburg)
- Life Event Planning Team Culinary Arts students, Parker Lenski (Miamisburg) and Elijah Walters (Vandalia)
- National Program in Action Team –Early Childhood Education students, Ciara Bradberry (Tri-County North), Macey Kash (Brookville), and Destiny Strazheim (Eaton)
- Nutrition and Wellness –Jennesis Gardener (Culinary Arts from Miamisburg)
- Promote & Publicize FCCLA TEAM – Gold Medal Winner, Early Childhood Education students, Katelynn Adams (New Lebanon), Samantha Hartzell (Arcanum), and Carly Hoskins (Northmont)
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 over 175,000 members and more than 5,300 chapters from 50 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 careers that support families. Participation in national FCCLA programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities.
Dedicated to providing premier educational choices and advanced employment preparation for youth, adults, and organizations, MVCTC has proudly served the Miami Valley since 1971.
For more information about MVCTC, please visit www.mvctc.com.
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Photo - MVCTC Students qualified to compete in the National FCCLA Conference in Anaheim, CA.
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