Kailey Adamson, an incoming junior at Caldwell County High School and the treasurer of the Future Business Leaders of America, says she is excited about the upcoming school year and her involvement with the business career and technical student organization, which she hopes to see expand this year.
Some members of the Caldwell County organization attended the 2024 FBLA Middle School and High School National Leadership Conference, which took place from June 29 to July 2 in Orlando, Florida. Adamson shared that coming from a small town in western Kentucky, her trip to the national conference was eye-opening.
click to download audioAdamson explained how the local organization qualified for the national FBLA competition.
click to download audioShe mentioned that it was her first time attending nationals and she thoroughly enjoyed the experience. She also shared that next year’s National Leadership Conference will be held in California.
Adamson also credits a local teacher and the FBLA for pushing her out of her comfort zone.
click to download audioAs students prepare for the new school year, Adamson hopes to see an increase in FBLA membership.
click to download audioShe explained that to join FBLA, a student must currently be enrolled in a business class or have previously taken one, along with completing an application.
click to download audioFor more information about the Future Business Leaders of America organization, Adamson said parents and students can visit fbla.org or the Kentucky FBLA website.