Wayne Students Qualify for Future Business Leaders of America National Conference
Wayne Central School District is pleased to announce that juniors, Alexandria Garay and Susana Ugalde, along with sophomore Amelia McIntosh, have qualified to attend the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC) in San Antonio, Texas, from June 29 to July 2, 2026.
Each student will compete in an individual event at the national level. Alexandria Garay will participate in the Job Interview category, which focuses on professional application materials and interviewing skills in a mock interview. Susana Ugalde will compete in Business Communications, highlighting effective workplace communication practices. Amelia McIntosh qualified in Introduction to Public Speaking, delivering a prepared speech to demonstrate confidence and presentation skills.
These students earned their place at the national conference through a competitive process, first placing at the district level in February and advancing through the State Leadership Conference in April.
The FBLA National Leadership Conference is the organization's premier annual event, bringing together thousands of students from across the country. Attendees participate in high-level business competitions, leadership workshops, and networking opportunities designed to build career-ready skills. FBLA's competitive events program recognizes excellence in a wide range of business and career-related areas, providing students with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios and receive feedback from industry professionals.
Wayne Central School District congratulates Alexandria Garay, Susana Ugalde, and Amelia McIntosh on this outstanding achievement and wishes them continued success at the national level.