Randy Vazquez, a sophomore from Saline County Career Center attended the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC).

The event was held in Orlando, Florida, from June 24 to July 2, The NLC provides education, competition, and networking opportunities centered on business.

More than 12,000 students from nearly 2,100 schools in 43 U.S. states and territories and two countries competed in more than 100 business-related events for cash prizes totaling over $120,000. Students also had the opportunity to engage in over 200 learning workshops and meet with representatives from more than 100 colleges, universities, and employers, including CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), FICO, Fidelity, McGraw Hill, Men’s Wearhouse, National Geographic Learning/Cengage, the National Retail Federation, PNC Bank, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Coast Guard.

While at NLC, Vazquez participated in the Introduction to Business Procedures event and the at-large event Corporate Social Responsibility. In addition to the competitive events, attendees enjoyed going to Universal Studio, Madame Tussad’s Museum, SeaLife Aquarium, and rode the 400’ tall Orlando Eye Ferris Wheel at Icon Park.