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As an advisor, DECA provides you with a powerful array of chapter strategy tools and classroom resources that you can integrate into classroom instruction to apply learning, connect to business and promote competition — a key motivator for members. Use the resource center to identify activities from DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program, and implement them as authentic learning experiences to help DECA members develop and apply skills outlined in your curriculum. In addition, advisor professional learning modules are available to assist you in your role as a chapter advisor.
Learn about the opportunities available to your DECA chapter as your members step up, stand out and BE THE ONE who makes a difference this upcoming year! DECA staff will provide a comprehensive update and overview of this year's learning programs, chapter strategy and advisor support.
Learn about the opportunities available to your DECA chapter as your members step up, stand out and BE THE ONE who makes a difference this upcoming year! DECA staff will provide a comprehensive update and overview of this year's learning programs, chapter strategy and advisor support.
Learn about the opportunities available to your DECA chapter as your members step up, stand out and BE THE ONE who makes a difference this upcoming year! DECA staff will provide a comprehensive update and overview of this year's learning programs, chapter strategy and advisor support.
You are to assume the role of the senior accountant with FISHER INDUSTRIES. Your manager (judge) wants you to analyze a potential investment and determine issues that should be considered.
You are to assume the role of the senior accountant with FISHER INDUSTRIES. Your manager (judge) wants you to analyze a potential investment and determine issues that should be considered.
You are to assume the role of the senior accountant with FISHER INDUSTRIES. Your manager (judge) wants you to analyze a potential investment and determine issues that should be considered.
You are to assume the role of the accountant at COUNTY COURIER, a small logistics business in the region. The president of the company (judge) wants to know the current depreciation expense of the office building and your opinion on reclassification.
You are to assume the role of the accountant at COUNTY COURIER, a small logistics business in the region. The president of the company (judge) wants to know the current depreciation expense of the office building and your opinion on reclassification.
You are to assume the role of the accountant at COUNTY COURIER, a small logistics business in the region. The president of the company (judge) wants to know the current depreciation expense of the office building and your opinion on reclassification.
You are to assume the roles of the general manager and the human resources manager at MUSIC LOVERS, a studio that offers private lessons in various instruments and vocal training. The owner (judge) wants you to discuss ethical implications and make a final decision regarding an applicant.
You are to assume the roles of the general manager and the human resources manager at MUSIC LOVERS, a studio that offers private lessons in various instruments and vocal training. The owner (judge) wants you to discuss ethical implications and make a final decision regarding an applicant.
You are to assume the roles of the general manager and the human resources manager at MUSIC LOVERS, a studio that offers private lessons in various instruments and vocal training. The owner (judge) wants you to discuss ethical implications and make a final decision regarding an applicant.
You are to assume the role of the marketing manager for CARTER’S CARPET CLEANING, a business that provides residential and commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning. The owner of the company (judge) wants you to create a promotional plan to unveil new services offered and a new name.
You are to assume the role of the marketing manager for CARTER’S CARPET CLEANING, a business that provides residential and commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning. The owner of the company (judge) wants you to create a promotional plan to unveil new services offered and a new name.
You are to assume the role of the marketing manager for CARTER’S CARPET CLEANING, a business that provides residential and commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning. The owner of the company (judge) wants you to create a promotional plan to unveil new services offered and a new name.
You are to assume the role of the general manager at OFFICE SAFE, a local business that sells office equipment and supplies. The owner of the company (judge) wants you to list and analyze the pros and cons of offering a new service and make a recommendation.
You are to assume the role of the general manager at OFFICE SAFE, a local business that sells office equipment and supplies. The owner of the company (judge) wants you to list and analyze the pros and cons of offering a new service and make a recommendation.
You are to assume the role of the general manager at OFFICE SAFE, a local business that sells office equipment and supplies. The owner of the company (judge) wants you to list and analyze the pros and cons of offering a new service and make a recommendation.
You are to assume the roles of the merchandising manager and the customer relations manager for GREAT MART, the largest big box discount retailer in the nation. The director of merchandising (judge) wants you to determine whether or not to begin offering premium home goods and furniture to change the company’s image.
You are to assume the roles of the merchandising manager and the customer relations manager for GREAT MART, the largest big box discount retailer in the nation. The director of merchandising (judge) wants you to determine whether or not to begin offering premium home goods and furniture to change the company’s image.
You are to assume the roles of the merchandising manager and the customer relations manager for GREAT MART, the largest big box discount retailer in the nation. The director of merchandising (judge) wants you to determine whether or not to begin offering premium home goods and furniture to change the company’s image.
A walkthrough of DECA's Chapter Strategy with personal insights on what has made Weber DECA one of the largest and highest performing chapters in the state of Utah.
A walkthrough of DECA's Chapter Strategy with personal insights on what has made Weber DECA one of the largest and highest performing chapters in the state of Utah.
A walkthrough of DECA's Chapter Strategy with personal insights on what has made Weber DECA one of the largest and highest performing chapters in the state of Utah.
Delivered directly to your inbox on special Thursdays, these e-mails feature a lesson plan or activity easily implemented into classroom instruction.
Delivered directly to your inbox on special Thursdays, these e-mails feature a lesson plan or activity easily implemented into classroom instruction.
Delivered directly to your inbox on special Thursdays, these e-mails feature a lesson plan or activity easily implemented into classroom instruction.
DECA provides the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each district-level scenario to help advisors and members more effectively prepare for district competitions.
DECA provides the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each district-level scenario to help advisors and members more effectively prepare for district competitions.
DECA provides the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each district-level scenario to help advisors and members more effectively prepare for district competitions.
DECA’s exams are rigorous, industry-validated, multiple-choice, 100-item exams based on National Curriculum Standards. These charts show the blueprint of items by instructional area for the 2024-2025 exams used at the district level, chartered association level and at the International Career Development Conference.
DECA’s exams are rigorous, industry-validated, multiple-choice, 100-item exams based on National Curriculum Standards. These charts show the blueprint of items by instructional area for the 2024-2025 exams used at the district level, chartered association level and at the International Career Development Conference.
DECA’s exams are rigorous, industry-validated, multiple-choice, 100-item exams based on National Curriculum Standards. These charts show the blueprint of items by instructional area for the 2024-2025 exams used at the district level, chartered association level and at the International Career Development Conference.
This year, DECA builds on our most successful year ever by providing even more tools for success — including this organizer that brings the most important information into one place.
This year, DECA builds on our most successful year ever by providing even more tools for success — including this organizer that brings the most important information into one place.
This year, DECA builds on our most successful year ever by providing even more tools for success — including this organizer that brings the most important information into one place.
Discover how you can effortlessly weave DECA’s Business Operations Research events into your curriculum as a semester project. You’ll receive a complete classroom guide for each major section of the project.
Discover how you can effortlessly weave DECA’s Business Operations Research events into your curriculum as a semester project. You’ll receive a complete classroom guide for each major section of the project.
Discover how you can effortlessly weave DECA’s Business Operations Research events into your curriculum as a semester project. You’ll receive a complete classroom guide for each major section of the project.
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