| Leadership Programs at ICDC
Enhancing the leadership skills of its members is one
of the core principles of DECA. The best place to find
the kind of training that is necessary for developing
these skills is at the DECA International Career Development
Conference. Below are the leadership academy options
for the ICDC. As you will see, there is a place for
every student who is serious about acquiring the skills
that will make him/her successful in business and in
life.
DECA's Leadership Development Academy (LDA) - program sponsor, JC Penney
The
Leadership Development Academy (LDA) is an exhilarating
educational experience for DECA members who want to
hone their abilities as leaders. The former DECA state
and national officers that lead this program create
interactive leadership and competitive events training
experiences.
At the International Career Development Conference,
the program is open to DECA members who are not participating
in ICDC competitive events and is recommended for freshmen,
sophomores and juniors. LDA trainers will share their
extensive DECA experience and knowledge of teamwork,
effective communication, vision development, and professionalism.
Students who attend will learn essential chapter management
skills, network with leaders from across DECA's associations,
and have a great time!
DECA Leadership Education and Development Series
(LEADS) - program sponsor, JC Penney
DECA
LEADS has been developed for high school state/provincial
officers and provides a unique opportunity to secure
advanced team and leadership building skills with the
help of leadership training professionals. DECA LEADS
provides dynamic officer training that produces a unified,
accountable, and results-driven partnership between
the national, state/provincial, and local levels.
The first step in the DECA LEADS program is the "OfficerShip"
training conducted at the International Career Development
Conference. This two-day training brings the role of
Officer together with leadership and emphasizes the
essential plans, goals, action items and skills needed
for each team to achieve success within their state
or province.
DECA's Senior Management Institute (SMI) - title sponsor, JC Penney
The
Senior Management Institute is available to all high
school seniors who are not participating in ICDC competitive
events. The purpose of the SMI is to serve as a bridge
to real-world careers. The 15-hour institute will prepare
students with life skills that they can use to be successful
in the business world or in college. Part of the time
will be spent creating an action plan for life, along
with a personal mission statement. High on the list
of skills the institute develops are teamwork skills,
group dynamics, decision making and conflict resolution.
An exciting part of the SMI is the Executive Mentorship
Program where attendees are grouped in roundtable discussions
with top corporate executives. The executives will share
their experiences and strategies in an intimate setting
that allows for questions and one-on-one networking.
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