The WHAT

STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) are competitive events that showcase the skills and achievements of FCCLA members.

Students can compete individually or as part of a team in areas that reflect both leadership development and career preparation. 

Through these events, students apply classroom learning to real-world situations. 

Events range from entrepreneurship and culinary arts to early childhood education, fashion design, and community service.

The HOW

Students select from over 30 event categories based on their personal interests or career goals. 

Each event challenges participants to identify an issue related to families, careers, or communities, research it, and create a project that leads to meaningful action or change.

 Competitors prepare presentations and materials that demonstrate their process and outcomes, which are evaluated by industry and education professionals at regional, state, and national levels.

The WHY

STAR Events empower students to turn learning into leadership.

By participating, students develop critical life and career skills such as public speaking, project management, teamwork, and professionalism. 

These experiences build confidence, strengthen connections between education and future careers, and inspire students to make a positive difference in their schools and communities.