Conferences

A one-day boot camp run by our state officer team designed for middle school and new chapters to help members get a jumpstart on their FCCLA journey.

Choose 1 to attend. Cost is $10 per person to cover lunch. Each location caps at 75 participants. Participants do not have to be affiliated yet to attend.

Athens: Tuesday, August 20

Jacksonville/Anniston: Wednesday, August 21

Gulf Shores: Wednesday, August 28

This one-day program is designed for chapter leaders to gain the leadership and officer skills to effectively lead their CTSO programs at the local chapter level. Chapter leaders and advisors from all CTSO’s will gather to network, share best practices, discuss ideas, and grow their leadership.

Mobile: Monday, September 9th

Montgomery: Tuesday, September 10th

Birmingham: Wednesday, September 11th

Florence: Thursday, September 12th

Virtual Date: Saturday, September 21

With more than 6,000 students, educators, industry leaders, administrators and counselors attending, Alabama’s Joint Leadership Development Conference is the largest non-athletic joint gathering of students in the Southeastern United States for an educational purpose. The goal of JLDC is to build Alabama’s career and college ready workforce with employability skills, leadership training, exposure to Alabama’s career opportunities, and direct connection to current industry leaders.

Mobile: Tuesday, October 8th

Huntsville: Thursday, October 10th

Virtual: Friday, October 18th

Capitol Leadership allows youth from across the country to join together in our nation’s capital to participate in various trainings which are designed to enhance their leadership skills, give them the opportunity to meet with elected government officials, and develop necessary advocacy skills that will help them be stronger leaders on both the state and local levels.

Due to the 2024 Presidential Election, Capitol Leadership will not take place this year.  Stay tuned for the 2025 dates.

In the fall of 2024, FCCLA is offering two (2) new leadership training opportunities to a limited number of affiliated members and advisers. FCCLA has joined forces with the Disney Imagination Campus at both Anaheim and Orlando parks to offer Disney-led Leadership and Teamwork sessions within the Disney parks. This is a unique opportunity to learn valuable skills within a small group outside of the classroom experience.

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to travel and expand your leadership and teamwork skills at one of the new FCCLA Fall Leadership Institutes!
Orlando, Florida October 18-22, 2024
Anaheim, CA October 24-27, 2024
Mark your calendars and plan now to attend! Registration will open May 1, 2024.

Mark your calendars for the greatest Alabama FCCLA event of the year: The State Leadership Conference! Compete in STAR Events, elect your new State Officer Team, participate in outreach projects, and much more.

Join us March 6-7, 2025, in Montgomery, Alabama.

Future SLC’s:
March 5-6, 2026

National Leadership Conference

Pack your bags because this summer, FCCLA members from across the country will gather in Seattle, WA to network with fellow members, attend FCCLA program workshops and leadership sessions, and take part in competitive events. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity unlock your leadership potential on your Ultimate Journey with your FCCLA family.

Professional Development Conference

Mark your calendar for July 23-26, 2024!! Alabama Association for Career and Technical Education will hold its annual professional development summer conference for CTE teachers at the beautiful Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center in Mobile, Alabama! Join CTE educators from around the state in general sessions, programs specific sessions, industry tours, and networking with other CTE professionals.

A virtual camp that will help you prepare for competition success! Learn strategies, tools, techniques and tips to help you perform your best at the State Leadership Conference.  Stay tuned for the 2025 dates to be announced.