Involvement in FCCLA's Competitive events programs offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life necessary in families, communities and workplaces. Through Competitive Events, members demonstrate Family and Consumer Sciences knowledge and skills, career skills and interpersonal communication through:
Family / LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl
Sponsored by National FCCLA, the FCCLA / LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl is a three-level team competition that challenges students' knowledge of six areas:
Personal Finance
Consumer Rights & Responsibilities (to include Family, Career & Community Studies)
Technology (to include Fashion & Housing Design
Health & Safety (to include Food Sciences & Nutrition and Early Childhood & Human Development)
Environment (to include Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation)
FCCLA Knowledge
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FCCLA Challenge Tests
FCCLA Challenge Tests, presented by G-W Publisher, provide opportunities for FCCLA Members to demonstrate college- and career-readiness skills in Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations.
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Skills Demonstration Events
Sponsored by National FCCLA, Skill Demonstration Events provide opportunities for members to demonstrate college- and career-ready skills in FACS and related occupations.
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STAR Events
STAR Events (Students Taking Actions with Recognition) recognize members for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and career preparation. STAR Events competition begins at the State Leadership Conference. On-line STAR Events competition begins at the national level.
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Some STAR Events occur only at the state level. For information about PA State STAR Events, click here.
Virtual Business Challenge – Personal Finance
The FCCLA/Knowledge Matters Virtual Business Challenges (Personal Finance and Fashion) encourage FCCLA members to test their personal finance or fashion management skills!
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