FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS — Lake Region Vocational Center students taking part in the 2013 Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference included (left to right) Michael Whited, Devin Langadas, Aaron McDaniel, Kayla Eastman, Christian Kuvaja, Emily Hemingway, Sarah Curley, Maria Kolofsky, Serissa Burnham and Isaiah Perez.

Lake Region Vocational Center’s Business programs participated in the 2013 Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference held at the Double Tree Hotel in South Portland.

At the FBLA State Leadership Conferences, students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills. Competitive events fall into three categories: individual, team, and chapter. Individual and team events focus on skills useful in leadership and career development; chapter events recognize overall achievement and performance in chapter management and growth.

First place state winners are then eligible to compete for national awards at the National Leadership Conference held in Anaheim, Calif. this summer.

Advisor Audrey Langley and Co-Advisor John Mayo would like to extend congratulations to the following students:

Job Interview Skills: Second Place to Serrisa Burnham; First Place to Isaiah Perez.

Digital Video Design: Second Place to Sarah Curley, Christian Kuvaja and Maria Kolofsky.

Desktop Publishing: First Place to Kayla Eastman and Emily Hemingway.

Microsoft Office Word 1: Second Place to Devin Langadas.

Cyber Security: First Place to Michael Whited.

Networking: First Place to Michael Whited.

Technology Concepts: First Place to Michael Whited.

Public Speaking 2: First Place and a $2,500 scholarship to Aaron McDaniel.