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Williams Elected to National FBLA-PBL Board
andon Williams, the the board began this month.
Business and Marketing In this role, Williams will serve
STechnology Program as a member of the policy making
Coordinator for the Arkansas body of the organization as outlined
Department of Career Education, by the Articles of Incorporation of
has been elected to the National FBLA-PBL. FBLA-PBL prepares
Board of Directors for Future secondary and postsecondary
Business Leaders of America- students for business and business-
Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL). related fields to develop vocational
As a board member, he will and career supportive competencies
represent the Southern Region, and to promote civic and personal Sandon Williams is the Business and
which includes Alabama, responsibilities. Marketing Technology Program Coordinator
for the Arkansas Department of Career
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, “I am excited to represent Education.
Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, not only Arkansas FBLA but the
North Carolina, South Carolina, Southern Region as a whole,” said My goal is to be a strong advocate
Tennessee, Virginia, and West Williams. “I am reminded daily of the for the Southern Region and help
Virginia. benefits of this amazing organization establish Arkansas as a national
Williams’ three year term on and I cannot wait to begin my term. leader within the organization.”
YLF Prepares Delegates for Life After High School
ore than forty delegates The delegates took the much-
learned about money anticipated trip to the capital city
Mmanagement, job interview to tour the Arkansas State Capitol
tips, and other independent living Building and to learn how state
skills while participating in the government functions.
annual Youth Leadership Forum Following the tour at the
for students with disabilities, which Capitol, the delegates attended
took place during the week of the Mentor’s Luncheon at the
July 9-14 on the campus of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, where they
University of Central Arkansas. were encouraged by Dr. Natalie
YLF, a five-day leadership Parks, the keynote speaker. A Delegates relish in holding stacks of money
program sponsored by ARS, is licensed psychologist, Parks while at the State Treasurer’s Office.
geared toward helping rising helps companies by empowering
11th and 12th grade students staff members to realize their full
with disabilities to make informed potential.
decisions as it relates to their This program is available at no
futures. The delegates get the cost to the participants. Students
opportunity to interact with the undergo a competitive process in
presenters and other delegates, order to be selected. Students
which represent all corners of the from all 75 counties are eligible to ARS Commissioner Alan McClain offers words
state. apply. of encouragement and advice to YLF Delegates.
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