Nearly 6,000 high school DECA chapter advisors prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for college and careers.
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 an accountant at JB Financial Accounting. A local middle school asked the company to participate in their annual career day and your supervisor (judge) has asked you to prepare a presentation about career opportunities in accounting.
You are to assume the role of an accountant at JB Financial Accounting. A local middle school asked the company to participate in their annual career day and your supervisor (judge) has asked you to prepare a presentation about career opportunities in accounting.
You are to assume the role of an accountant at JB Financial Accounting. A local middle school asked the company to participate in their annual career day and your supervisor (judge) has asked you to prepare a presentation about career opportunities in accounting.
Discover ideas for introducing DECA to your students and recruiting DECA members, the parameters of membership eligibility and the process for registering them.
Discover ideas for introducing DECA to your students and recruiting DECA members, the parameters of membership eligibility and the process for registering them.
Discover ideas for introducing DECA to your students and recruiting DECA members, the parameters of membership eligibility and the process for registering them.
Learn the roles and responsibilities of a successful DECA chapter advisor so you make the most out of this learning experience for you and your students.
Learn the roles and responsibilities of a successful DECA chapter advisor so you make the most out of this learning experience for you and your students.
Learn the roles and responsibilities of a successful DECA chapter advisor so you make the most out of this learning experience for you and your students.
This session unpacks the basics of AI, machine learning and generative AI-what they are, how they differ, and why it matters.
This session unpacks the basics of AI, machine learning and generative AI-what they are, how they differ, and why it matters.
This session unpacks the basics of AI, machine learning and generative AI-what they are, how they differ, and why it matters.
You are to assume the role of the marketing manager for Blue Fin, a mid-priced apparel retailer. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to develop a marketing plan that will reduce the amount of seasonal clearance at distribution centers and in stores.
You are to assume the role of the marketing manager for Blue Fin, a mid-priced apparel retailer. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to develop a marketing plan that will reduce the amount of seasonal clearance at distribution centers and in stores.
You are to assume the role of the marketing manager for Blue Fin, a mid-priced apparel retailer. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to develop a marketing plan that will reduce the amount of seasonal clearance at distribution centers and in stores.
You are to assume the role of the merchandising manager for Bright Ties, a women’s apparel retailer. The director of merchandising (judge) wants your help in planning merchandise assortment to appeal to a new demographic.
You are to assume the role of the merchandising manager for Bright Ties, a women’s apparel retailer. The director of merchandising (judge) wants your help in planning merchandise assortment to appeal to a new demographic.
You are to assume the role of the merchandising manager for Bright Ties, a women’s apparel retailer. The director of merchandising (judge) wants your help in planning merchandise assortment to appeal to a new demographic.
You are to assume the role of the service center manager of Shine Motors, an automobile dealership in a medium sized city. The dealership’s general manager (judge) wants you to determine how to reduce customer complaints within the service center’s courtesy shuttle program.
You are to assume the role of the service center manager of Shine Motors, an automobile dealership in a medium sized city. The dealership’s general manager (judge) wants you to determine how to reduce customer complaints within the service center’s courtesy shuttle program.
You are to assume the role of the service center manager of Shine Motors, an automobile dealership in a medium sized city. The dealership’s general manager (judge) wants you to determine how to reduce customer complaints within the service center’s courtesy shuttle program.
You are to assume the role of the assistant manager of Tire Palace, a retailer that sells tires and wheels with four locations. The general manager (judge) wants you to outline a selling process for Tire Palace employees to assist with selling a new product.
You are to assume the role of the assistant manager of Tire Palace, a retailer that sells tires and wheels with four locations. The general manager (judge) wants you to outline a selling process for Tire Palace employees to assist with selling a new product.
You are to assume the role of the assistant manager of Tire Palace, a retailer that sells tires and wheels with four locations. The general manager (judge) wants you to outline a selling process for Tire Palace employees to assist with selling a new product.
This session equips DECA marketing educators with practical strategies to introduce AI in the classroom while reinforcing ethical, creative and practical use.
This session equips DECA marketing educators with practical strategies to introduce AI in the classroom while reinforcing ethical, creative and practical use.
This session equips DECA marketing educators with practical strategies to introduce AI in the classroom while reinforcing ethical, creative and practical use.
You are to assume the role of a financial planner with Area Financial Services. Your manager (judge) wants you to prepare a presentation about a career in business finance for a high school finance class.
You are to assume the role of a financial planner with Area Financial Services. Your manager (judge) wants you to prepare a presentation about a career in business finance for a high school finance class.
You are to assume the role of a financial planner with Area Financial Services. Your manager (judge) wants you to prepare a presentation about a career in business finance for a high school finance class.
You are to assume the role of a financial analyst for Bottle Distributors Inc. Your manager (judge) wants you to analyze stocks and bonds as well as calculate the expected rate of return.
You are to assume the role of a financial analyst for Bottle Distributors Inc. Your manager (judge) wants you to analyze stocks and bonds as well as calculate the expected rate of return.
You are to assume the role of a financial analyst for Bottle Distributors Inc. Your manager (judge) wants you to analyze stocks and bonds as well as calculate the expected rate of return.
You are to assume the roles of the public relations manager and the product manager at Answer, a large computer technology company. The vice president (judge) wants you to analyze feedback received regarding a new product and decide if and how the company should respond.
You are to assume the roles of the public relations manager and the product manager at Answer, a large computer technology company. The vice president (judge) wants you to analyze feedback received regarding a new product and decide if and how the company should respond.
You are to assume the roles of the public relations manager and the product manager at Answer, a large computer technology company. The vice president (judge) wants you to analyze feedback received regarding a new product and decide if and how the company should respond.
You are to assume the role of the general manager of Clean Works, a business that provides disinfecting and sterilizing services for office equipment. The owner (judge) wants you to develop a marketing plan to build clientele.
You are to assume the role of the general manager of Clean Works, a business that provides disinfecting and sterilizing services for office equipment. The owner (judge) wants you to develop a marketing plan to build clientele.
You are to assume the role of the general manager of Clean Works, a business that provides disinfecting and sterilizing services for office equipment. The owner (judge) wants you to develop a marketing plan to build clientele.

Get the latest news, important notifications, weekly case study and more delivered in your inbox with DECA Direct Weekly.

Get the latest news, important notifications, weekly case study and more delivered in your inbox.