In 1994, FBLA-PBL made the decision to form a division of the Future Business Leaders of America tailored to middle school students. Thus, the FBLA-PBL ML division was formed. The middle level can be a very important stepping stone in a member’s FBLA career.
The format of the middle level program, when compared with the high school division, is very similar. At many of our conferences, you’ll see a mixture of both high school and middle school members.
Creating this overlap directly benefits those who actively participate in the middle level division. Personally speaking, joining the middle level program was one of the best decisions I had ever made. I was actively involved in Georgia FBLA conferences, and highly dedicated to the ML competitive events program. When I joined the high school division, I found myself navigating the world of FBLA better than my counterparts. This was because I was exposed to conferences and competitive events at a young age.
Establishing a middle level chapter in your community would result in the betterment of the younger generation of business leaders. Chartering a ML chapter is an effortless process. First, you need to consult with the business teachers of your local middle school. You will also need permission from the principal or a school administrator. After getting the “OK”, plan a day where a group of high school students can visit to different classrooms and create some “hype” about what Georgia FBLA has to offer!
