DECA Advisor Professional Learning Virtual Conference

From the East Coast to the West Coast, cities to suburbs, Americans are engaging with the retail industry on a nearly daily basis. The retail industry powers the economy as the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting one in four U.S. jobs – 55 million working Americans. Retail is a growing industry where talent of all types and from all parts of the U.S. can start, build and accelerate a rewarding career. Still, misconceptions and assumptions remain about the opportunities and value associated with building a career in retail.

Join this session to learn why you should share the Value of a Retail Career with your students. We will discuss:

- the availability and value of a retail career relative to other industries
- the speed of career progression and earning potential through a career in retail
- the most common, valuable and growing-in-demand skills one can gain through a career in retail
- the potential career paths available to retail talent

The NRF Foundation will also show you how to access their free classroom activities so you can help your students learn about the retail industry and jumpstart their careers.