Capitol News Briefing with State Rep. Farrar and the Connecticut Future Business Leaders of America [Source] Translate

State Representative Kate Farrar opened the meeting by welcoming attendees to the second annual Connecticut Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Day, highlighting the achievements of students from various districts, including Newington, Farmington, South Windsor, Danbury, Newtown, and Ridgefield. She introduced FBLA state president Mihika Joshi, who emphasized the organization's mission to combine business education with leadership practice through competitions, community service, and real-world problem solving. Dr. Julia Dennis, the Connecticut FBLA State Advisor and a business education teacher at Newington High School, spoke about the organization’s growth, with nearly 2,000 members from over 60 school districts. She highlighted the importance of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and the upcoming state leadership conference, which will be the largest in FBLA history, welcoming around 1,400 students and advisors. Representative Sarah Kitt expressed her support for the students, emphasizing their role as future leaders and the importance of building a better Connecticut for them. Other legislators, including Representatives Constantine, Jelnicki, D'Amico, and Goetker, shared their thoughts on the significance of the FBLA program and the bright future of the students involved. The meeting concluded with a special citation presented to the Connecticut FBLA by the Connecticut General Assembly, recognizing their commitment to developing future business leaders through advocacy and education. The event included a showcase of student work, allowing legislators to engage with the students and learn more about their contributions.