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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.
You are to assume the role of a financial advisor. A client (judge) wants to learn more about charitable giving. A client (judge) has worked with you to create a monthly budget that includes discretionary income that is used for fun and entertainment.
You are to assume the role of a financial advisor. A client (judge) wants to learn more about charitable giving. A client (judge) has worked with you to create a monthly budget that includes discretionary income that is used for fun and entertainment.
You are to assume the role of a financial advisor. A client (judge) wants to learn more about charitable giving. A client (judge) has worked with you to create a monthly budget that includes discretionary income that is used for fun and entertainment.
You are to assume the role of an employee at CITY UTILITIES, a small city’s water and sewer department. Your coworker (judge) wants to know how to collect needed information from customers.
You are to assume the role of an employee at CITY UTILITIES, a small city’s water and sewer department. Your coworker (judge) wants to know how to collect needed information from customers.
You are to assume the role of an employee at CITY UTILITIES, a small city’s water and sewer department. Your coworker (judge) wants to know how to collect needed information from customers.
You are to assume the role of an entrepreneur that will soon open an ice cream parlor in a seaside city popular with tourists. An investor (judge) wants to know how you can determine additional menu items to add that will also attract local residents to the business.
You are to assume the role of an entrepreneur that will soon open an ice cream parlor in a seaside city popular with tourists. An investor (judge) wants to know how you can determine additional menu items to add that will also attract local residents to the business.
You are to assume the role of an entrepreneur that will soon open an ice cream parlor in a seaside city popular with tourists. An investor (judge) wants to know how you can determine additional menu items to add that will also attract local residents to the business.
You are to assume the role of a bank teller at COUNTY BANK. A customer (judge) wants to know why they are no longer receiving paper bank statements in the mail.
You are to assume the role of a bank teller at COUNTY BANK. A customer (judge) wants to know why they are no longer receiving paper bank statements in the mail.
You are to assume the role of a bank teller at COUNTY BANK. A customer (judge) wants to know why they are no longer receiving paper bank statements in the mail.
You are to assume the role of an employee onboard BREEZE CRUISE LINE, a luxury cruise ship that caters to families. The formal dining manager (judge) has asked you to decide how to best remind passengers of a change in formal dining policies at one restaurant.
You are to assume the role of an employee onboard BREEZE CRUISE LINE, a luxury cruise ship that caters to families. The formal dining manager (judge) has asked you to decide how to best remind passengers of a change in formal dining policies at one restaurant.
You are to assume the role of an employee onboard BREEZE CRUISE LINE, a luxury cruise ship that caters to families. The formal dining manager (judge) has asked you to decide how to best remind passengers of a change in formal dining policies at one restaurant.
You are to assume the role of a marketing communications specialist at M&H, an apparel retailer with hundreds of locations. The marketing department intern (judge) has asked you about jobs and careers in marketing.
You are to assume the role of a marketing communications specialist at M&H, an apparel retailer with hundreds of locations. The marketing department intern (judge) has asked you about jobs and careers in marketing.
You are to assume the role of a marketing communications specialist at M&H, an apparel retailer with hundreds of locations. The marketing department intern (judge) has asked you about jobs and careers in marketing.
You are to assume the role of the general manager for SLIDER TOWN, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring slider sandwiches and sides. The district manager (judge) wants you to suggest new operating hours that will help the location’s profits and expenses.
You are to assume the role of the general manager for SLIDER TOWN, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring slider sandwiches and sides. The district manager (judge) wants you to suggest new operating hours that will help the location’s profits and expenses.
You are to assume the role of the general manager for SLIDER TOWN, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring slider sandwiches and sides. The district manager (judge) wants you to suggest new operating hours that will help the location’s profits and expenses.
You are to assume the role of the marketing specialist for GO BURGER, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring burgers and chicken sandwiches. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to create a promotion introducing the chain’s new vegan menu.
You are to assume the role of the marketing specialist for GO BURGER, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring burgers and chicken sandwiches. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to create a promotion introducing the chain’s new vegan menu.
You are to assume the role of the marketing specialist for GO BURGER, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring burgers and chicken sandwiches. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to create a promotion introducing the chain’s new vegan menu.
You are to assume the role of the general manager of a local HAPPY TIMES, a family restaurant chain with over 300 locations. The district manager (judge) has given you authority to make local policy decisions involving young customers.
You are to assume the role of the general manager of a local HAPPY TIMES, a family restaurant chain with over 300 locations. The district manager (judge) has given you authority to make local policy decisions involving young customers.
You are to assume the role of the general manager of a local HAPPY TIMES, a family restaurant chain with over 300 locations. The district manager (judge) has given you authority to make local policy decisions involving young customers.
You are to assume the role of the general manager of THE CABIN, a restaurant specializing in steaks, seafood and pasta. The owner of the restaurant (judge) wants you to weigh the pros and cons of implementing a new policy to reduce operating costs.
You are to assume the role of the general manager of THE CABIN, a restaurant specializing in steaks, seafood and pasta. The owner of the restaurant (judge) wants you to weigh the pros and cons of implementing a new policy to reduce operating costs.
You are to assume the role of the general manager of THE CABIN, a restaurant specializing in steaks, seafood and pasta. The owner of the restaurant (judge) wants you to weigh the pros and cons of implementing a new policy to reduce operating costs.
You are to assume the role of a marketing specialist for JAY’S JEWELRY, a chain of mid-level jewelry stores. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to develop a promotion that will introduce a jewelry rental program.
You are to assume the role of a marketing specialist for JAY’S JEWELRY, a chain of mid-level jewelry stores. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to develop a promotion that will introduce a jewelry rental program.
You are to assume the role of a marketing specialist for JAY’S JEWELRY, a chain of mid-level jewelry stores. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to develop a promotion that will introduce a jewelry rental program.
You are to assume the role of a merchandising specialist for GALAXY PET, a retail chain specializing in pet food, products and services. The director of operations (judge) wants you to compare operational opportunities for the retailer in airports across the nation.
You are to assume the role of a merchandising specialist for GALAXY PET, a retail chain specializing in pet food, products and services. The director of operations (judge) wants you to compare operational opportunities for the retailer in airports across the nation.
You are to assume the role of a merchandising specialist for GALAXY PET, a retail chain specializing in pet food, products and services. The director of operations (judge) wants you to compare operational opportunities for the retailer in airports across the nation.
Here are sample SBE Gold Certification projects from various SBEs. One focuses on retail operations and the other on food operations.
Here are sample SBE Gold Certification projects from various SBEs. One focuses on retail operations and the other on food operations.
Here are sample SBE Gold Certification projects from various SBEs. One focuses on retail operations and the other on food operations.
If your chapter operates a school-based enterprise (or school store), attend this session for an overview of the support, resources and recognition DECA provides for your SBE.
If your chapter operates a school-based enterprise (or school store), attend this session for an overview of the support, resources and recognition DECA provides for your SBE.
If your chapter operates a school-based enterprise (or school store), attend this session for an overview of the support, resources and recognition DECA provides for your SBE.
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