Presenter: Dedra Muhammad

Students learn what the best practices are in finding and completing scholarship applications. They learn how scholarship committee members evaluate their applications, the best times to submit applications, and other vital tips.

Presenters: Sharon Blanding-Glass and Veronica Johnson

This session will discuss the positive and negative effects of Social Media on the Mental Health and well being of students and provide coping strategies and useful tips on have to navigate social media platforms to provide positive impact. This session will also discuss the effect of peer pressure(s) in using social media and provide strategies to deal with peer influences as related to it’s use.

Presenter: Paul Irwin

Paul will share information to youth regarding protecting themselves online, school, work, college and other dangerous public places. He will share with them the involvement that law enforcement can play in their life and assist them when they feel helpless.

Presenter: Tanika Garrett

Life after high school can be daunting and scary, and that’s just thinking about it. This session gives practical insight into ways students can really utilize the services their career coach offers by helping them narrow down the varying opportunities and options that are before them.

Presenter: Bre Steele

Objectives for this session:
1. Explain the consumer decision making process.
2. Identify three common consumer mistakes related to buying decisions.
3. Discuss factors impacting buying decisions.
4. Demonstrate how to calculate unit prices.

Presenter: Jamey Shepard

Discover the potential you have to make a difference in your school, town, community, and state by joining Alabama FCCLA’s SEC! Go over leadership, advocacy, scholarship opportunities. Be the ULTIMATE leader!

Presenter: Luis Maya

Come and meet National Executive Council member Luis Maya as he hosts a panel discussion where members and officers can ask questions about FCCLA and being a national officer.

About the Presenter

FCCLA NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT OF PARLIAMENTARY LAW – Arkansas
VPPARLIAMENTARYLAW@FCCLAINC.ORG

Luis Maya has made a significant impact as an actively involved FCCLA member for the past five years. He has held notable positions, including Arkansas FCCLA First Vice President, Region V First Vice President, and serving as both High School and Junior High Chapter President. Alongside FCCLA, Luis actively participates in his school band, National Honor Society, FBLA, and Spanish Club.

He also dedicates his time to volunteering for various community service projects, civic and leadership events, and youth outreach programs. Luis takes great pride in representing FCCLA and values the connections he forms with members from across the country at conferences. Outside of school, he cherishes moments with his family and friends, enjoys traveling and exploring, and holds a part-time position in his family’s business. With a passion for law, Luis plans to pursue a degree in Political Science after graduating high school, fueling his ambition to pursue a career in the legal field.

Presenter: Lindsay Jordan

Want to stand out from the competition? Make a habit of practicing these behaviors of professionalism and etiquette on a daily basis in your classrooms, workplaces, and everyday life. Students interact and participate in the lesson reviewing nametags, handshakes, introductions, punctuality, attitude, and more.

Presenter: Sonia Free

Digital Footprints Can Take You Where You Never Meant to Go