Power of One

FCS Classes

• Power of One helps members to find and use their personal power
• Members set their own goals, work to achieve them, and enjoy the results
• The skills members learn in Power of One help them now and in the future with school, friends and family, and on the job.

• Five Modules
• A Better You
• Family Ties
• Working on Working
• Take the Lead
• Speak Out for FCCLA

A Better You

• This module focuses on you
• To begin-
• Choose something in your life that you want to strengthen
• Or personal habits that you want to change or improve
• Then set your goal on what you want to achieve

A Better You Project Ideas

• Eat nutritiously
• Losing or gaining weight
• Sticking to an exercise plan
• Learning a new skill or hobby
• Decreasing stress
• Getting along with others
• Making friends
• Managing money
• Saving money for an activity

• Improving study habits or grades
• Watching less tv
• Reading more for fun
• Organizing room, schedule
• Become more involved
• Being more responsible
• Seeking help for challenges or problems
• Working to control anger

Family Ties

• This module focuses on your family and you
• Your family is important
• There is always a something that you can do to make sure your family and home life is better
• To begin this unit
• Think about things you can do to be a stronger family member
• Or think of a way to strengthen family relationships
• Then set your goal

Family Ties Project Ideas

• Caring for your own space and clothes
• Caring for the family pet
• Making time for family
• Keeping up with household responsibilities
• Helping with family meal time
• Organizing fun family activities
• Preparing a family tree or genealogy journal
• Accepting family members viewpoints

• Stopping negative talk
• Reducing arguments with family members
• Improving communication
• Improving relationships
• Spending time with members
• Becoming a more responsible family member
• Understanding and working towards family goals
• Dealing with family challenges

Working on Working

• This module focuses on working and employability skills
• Work is a major part of people’s lives
• Make a wise career choice by exploring your options and learning the skills you need for career success
• To being this unit
• Think about what you need to know about careers and work
• Sharpen your employability skills
• Then set your goal

Working on Working Project Ideas

• Research jobs for teens
• Learning to apply for jobs
• Create a resume
• Create a portfolio
• Obtain a job
• Do your best at your job
• Set up a business
• Learning career success skills
• Research careers

• Explore FCS careers
• Interview workers
• Job shadow
• Plan a high school course schedule
• Research colleges and postsecondary schools
• Earn or save money for college

Take the Lead

• This module focuses on leadership
• You can take the lead on anything you want to
• You can use leadership skills at school, at home, on the job, and in the community
• To begin this module
• Think about leadership skills you want to strengthen
• Research leadership qualities you would like to develop
• Then set your goal

Take the Lead Project Ideas

• Volunteer
• Resist negative peer pressure
• Teach someone a specific skill
• Teach children
• Practice assertiveness
• Participate in class, small group, or chapter
• Lead a small group
• Recruit new members

• Lead a project or family event
• Use parliamentary procedure
• Complete a STAR Event
• Run for a leadership position
• Serve as a officer of an organization

Speak Out for FCCLA

• This module has you spreading the word about FCCLA
• Personal publicity is the most effective
• Tell the world all the good things about FCCLA
• To begin this module-
• Think about people you wish knew more about FCCLA activities and programs
• Talk to others about the positives of FCCLA
• Then set your goal

Speak Out for FCCLA Project Ideas

• Create a poster for FCCLA
• Create a bulletin board for FCCLA
• Create a flyer for FCCLA
• Create a pamphlet for FCCLA
• Talk to classmates about FCCLA
• Talk to parents about FCCLA
• Explain FCS classes to others
• Keep a chapter scrapbook
• Create a chapter website or newsletter

• Publicize an FCCLA event
• Write press releases about FCCLA
• Appear on TV or radio about FCCLA
• Talk to others about your STAR Event
• Create an FCCLA presentation
• Organize FCCLA Week activities
• Host a FCCLA assembly

FCCLA Planning Process

• After deciding what you want to do for each of your modules, then you will complete the FCCLA Planning Process for each project in those modules
• Planning Process Steps
• Identify Concerns (brainstorming project ideas)
• Set A Goal (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely)
• Form a Plan (Who, What, When, Where, How, Resources)
• Act (Everything you do for your project from start to finish)
• Follow Up (Evaluate how your project turned out, do you achieve your goal?)