The Business, Management and Administration Cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy and require specific skills in organization, time management, customer service and communication.

The business management and administration services industry is projected to be one of the fastest growing through the year 2008. Nearly half of all jobs are in managerial and professional occupations, and nearly one-fourth of all workers are self-employed. The business management and administration services industry is one of the highest-paying industries. In the next few years, many new jobs will be added and many openings will result from the need to replace experienced workers who leave jobs.

Business Management--Introduction to Business & Marketing, Business Communications, Accounting I, Business Management

Office Management--Computer Applications, Business Communications, Business Management, Advanced Computer Applications

Future Business Leaders of America FBLA

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields.

What is FBLA?
FBLA is a national vocational student organization for students in high schools and middle schools who are interested in business or business education careers. Thousands of members, hundreds of high schools, and nine regions make up the Tennessee chapter of FBLA. Benefits of membership are leadership skills, business competencies, community responsibilities, and self-confidence.

What does FBLA do?
FBLA provides the business leaders of tomorrow with the necessary skills to successfully compete in the job market, pursue postsecondary education, or manage personal skills. Members learn how to lead and participate in group discussions by engaging in practical problem solving and decision-making activities. FBLA members learn the value of competition through directed competitive events.

How does FBLA benefit you?
FBLA provides innovative leadership development programs to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship. Your FBLA membership provides

•     Career opportunities
•     Networks with business leaders
•     Leadership development
•     Exciting leadership conferences
•     Challenging competitions
•     Community service opportunities
•     Friendships
•     Informative publication: Tomorrow's Business Leader

How can you benefit FBLA?

Your involvement in Tennessee FBLA will give us

•     Your knowledge and experience
•     Your assistance in conference activities
•     Your help in membership recruitment
•     You as a human resource for future efforts of the organization