DECA Advisor Professional Learning Virtual Conference

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DECA Advisor Professional Learning Virtual Conference

DECA ADVISOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
July 17-18, 2024

12:00pm EDT

Be the One: Opening Session

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

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.

Speakers

Christopher Young

Chief Program Officer, DECA Inc.

Christopher Young, CAE, is chief program officer at DECA Inc., providing leadership in the areas of program development, member services, conferences and professional learning for both the high school and collegiate divisions. Young uses his extensive background with DECA to provide... Read More →

Frank Peterson

Executive Director, DECA Inc.

Frank Peterson, CAE, is the Executive Director of DECA Inc. providing direction to the organization’s strategy and operations. Under his leadership, DECA Inc. annually prepares more than 225,000 emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management... Read More →

Debbie Taylor

Leadership Manager, DECA Inc.

Debbie Taylor is DECA's leadership specialist. In this role, she implements a comprehensive student leadership program for both the high school and college divisions. She is responsible for the Emerging Leader Series, student recognition programs and leads the DECA Inc. executive... Read More →

Christy Rutherford

Education Manager, DECA Inc.

As Education Manager at DECA Inc., Christy is responsible for enhancing an educational framework for DECA’s comprehensive learning program ensuring that all student programs are aligned to National Curriculum Standards. Christy’s extensive experience of more than 20 years in Career... Read More →

Sarah Cozewith

Chief Partnership Officer, DECA Inc.

Sarah Cozewith is DECA’s Chief Partnership Officer. In this role, she develops strategic partnerships and manages the partnership activity related to the strategic direction, positioning, and engagement to support DECA’s mission. She is responsible for enhancing member and partner... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Virtual

Opening

1:00pm EDT

Chapter Strategy - A Roadmap of Payment to Podium

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Get 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.

Speakers

Kyle Stanger

DECA Chapter Advisor, Weber High School

Kyle is a educator and former industry professional specializing in business, marketing, and finance. Known for leveraging firsthand industry experience to equip students with practical skills for success. Through DECA Kyle is passionate about empowering the next generation of professionals... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Virtual

Chapter Resources

1:00pm EDT

No More Emails That Look Like Texts! How to Teach Every DECA Member to Write Incredible Emails

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

bruh you gotta come to this workshop fr fr

Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, for a hands-on session about tackling student email writing.

Imagine...

- No more emails that look like text messages
- No more emails written entirely in the subject line
- No more cringy moments when students write sloppy emails to your business community

Imagine...professional-grade student emails every time. It's possible!

All attendees will receive dynamic Rubin email activities and free access to a Gmail/Outlook extension that teaches email etiquette.

Want to start the fall semester with crazy momentum? Do NOT miss this session!

Speakers

Danny Rubin

Founder, Rubin Education

Danny is the founder of Rubin, a leading provider of online curriculum for business communication skills (ex: email etiquette). Danny honed his writing/speaking techniques as a TV news reporter for CBS. He also worked as a consultant to NBC's "Meet the Press." A familiar face in the... Read More →

Partners

Rubin Education

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Virtual

Classroom

1:00pm EDT

Connecting Competitive Events to the Curriculum

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Learn how to make DECA work for you! We'll show you how to implement role plays and test questions in a not-so-scary way for you and your students. You might even save yourself planning time by incorporating DECA projects into your classroom.

Speakers

Carol Lill

DECA Chapter Advisor, West Chester East High School

Carol Lill has been a Business Education teacher and DECA Advisor for the past 25 years at West Chester East High School in West Chester, Pennsylvania. As their advisor, East DECA has had one of the largest memberships in the state every year. This year East DECA had 150 students... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Virtual

Competition

1:00pm EDT

BusinessU | Empowering Educators, Inspiring Tomorrow's Business Leaders

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Join DECA’s National Advisory Board partner and producer of DECA at the Bell, BusinessU, for an engaging teacher session showcasing the potential of a standards-based, teacher-controlled, interactive curriculum platform that includes full-year courses in Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Intro to Business, Personal Finance, Business Law, Management, Finance, Economics, and MS Office Cert Prep. During the session, we will interact with the engaging curriculum and content elements, explore the power of the platform’s user-friendly features, get an insider look at 2024 product updates, and learn ways to leverage the extensive library of resources. We will also give an update on the new DECA at the Bell Challenge launching this Fall!

Speakers

Evan Adams

Head of Teacher Engagement at BusinessU, BusinessU

Evan has been in and around education since 2015. His experience as part of a foster care host family, along with his involvement in service experiences through college, spurred his interest in equity-minded work as he approached graduation at the University of Kentucky. Evan launched... Read More →

Frances Johnson

Dedicated Teacher Partner, BusinessU

Frances serves as a Dedicated Teacher Partner at BusinessU. She is an experienced professional in the education space and truly believes our world is a better place when young people have access to business education that inspires them. She believes that with engaging content, world-class... Read More →

Partners

BusinessU

BusinessU is a standards-based, interactive, curriculum platform with full-year high school business courses including: Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Intro to Business, Economics, Management, Finance and MS Office Cert Prep Courses.

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Virtual

Partners

2:00pm EDT

Intro to Adobe x DECA

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Amplify your chapter strategy with Adobe Express! This training will provide an overview of Adobe Express and an introduction to how DECA advisors might use this tool to foster creativity, amplify learning, and enhance deliverables for their chapters.

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Virtual

Chapter Resources

2:00pm EDT

Strategies and Tips for Crafting an Effective Marketing Pitch

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

In this presentation, Cindy will share a comprehensive overview and her philosophy behind crafting an effective marketing pitch, and experiences in the classroom. Cindy will connect her personal experience surrounding preparing students for DECA competitive events. We will also cover structuring a pitch, techniques, and rhetorical strategies to use when delivering a pitch. You'll leave the session with actionable next steps to implement in the classroom.

Speakers

Cindy Quinlan

CTAE Department Chair at GCPS and G-W Author, G-W Publisher

Cindy Quinlan - Cindy Quinlan, EdS, is a CTAE Department Chair, Entrepreneurship teacher, and Work-Based Learning Coordinator for Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) in Georgia. During her time with GCPS, Quinlan founded the Brookwood Integrated Entrepreneurship Program where students... Read More →

Partners

G-W Publisher

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Virtual

Classroom

2:00pm EDT

That First Year: Reflections of a Newbie Advisor

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

What a year! At times it felt overwhelming. At times it felt out of control. And at times it felt exhilarating! Being a first year DECA advisor can be like drinking from a fire hose, but it does not have to. Learn sensible and practical advice for getting your DECA chapter off the ground while keeping your sanity.

Speakers

Don Simon

DECA Chapter Advisor, Smithville High School

Dr. Simon teaches business, marketing, and journalism classes at Smithville High School in Smithville, MO. He just completed his second year as a high school teacher and his first as a DECA Chapter Advisor. Even though he had 20 years of being lawyer and teaching in higher ed... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Virtual

Classroom

2:00pm EDT

How the Hotel Industry is Creating a Responsible Stay

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

As the interest and strategic opportunities regarding sustainable practices continues to evolve, hotels are innovating and exploring ways to adapt with the changing environment. Hotels are creating and implementing practices centered around energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing at corporate and property level. Learn how these practices are providing a Responsible Stay and the impact they are having on local communities. This session will provide insightful information that could be used in DECA’s Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling event.

Speakers

Lauren Pravlik, CMP

Vice President of Committees and Member Engagement, American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA)

Lauren Pravlik, CMP is the Vice President of Committees and Member Engagement – leading the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) portfolio of twenty industry committees from operational focus areas to risk and development. Working closely with leaders in these verticals... Read More →

Partners

American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) Foundation

The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation is dedicated to helping people build careers, improve their lives and strengthen the hospitality industry. We offer scholarships, training and industry-recognized certifications to prepare for future success.

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Virtual

Competition

2:00pm EDT

Fidelity Financial Forward® for Advisers and Educators

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Learn how to make DECA work for you! We'll show you how to implement role plays and test questions in a not-so-scary way for you and your students. You might even save yourself planning time by incorporating DECA projects into your classroom.Are you interested in learning about new financial education resources for your members and students? Attend Fidelity’s Financial Forward® session for advisors and educators.
By attending this session, you will:
Be familiar with educator, student, and family resources on the Fidelity Financial Forward® site
Learn how to implement these resources into your classroom and share with your chapter
Consider Fidelity® as a go-to resource for your classroom and chapter

Investing involves risk, including risk of loss.
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Speakers

Maggie Wohltmann

Education Writer & Strategist, Fidelity Investments

Maggie Wohltmann has been with Fidelity Investments as an education writer and strategist since 2022. Her passion for helping students build their financial knowledge stems from her 16 years of experience as a NJ high school business educator prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity... Read More →

Partners

Fidelity

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Virtual

Partners

3:00pm EDT

This is How We Do DECA Challenges

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Learn strategies to engage members while also earning recognition for both your chapter and members. Get ideas on how to use DECA's corporate challenges in your chapter and classroom to gain recognition and visibility for your chapter.

DECA’s Challenges provide members opportunities to demonstrate the knowledge and skills learned
in the classroom through innovative challenges in partnership with several corporate partners. Each
challenge has a unique focus and a specific set of required tasks and timelines.

Speakers

David Frazer

Chief Executive Officer, National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Dave joined the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) in August of 2015. As the Chief Executive Officer, Dave leads the general and active management of the business affairs of the Corporation and a 25-member board of directors. The NPCF is headquartered in Tampa, FL, and is... Read More →

Janice Martin

Director of Membership & Marketing, National Auction Association

Sarah Levin

MDA | Muscular Dystrophy Association

Christy Rutherford

Education Manager, DECA Inc.

As Education Manager at DECA Inc., Christy is responsible for enhancing an educational framework for DECA’s comprehensive learning program ensuring that all student programs are aligned to National Curriculum Standards. Christy’s extensive experience of more than 20 years in Career... Read More →

Partners

MDA | Muscular Dystrophy Association

National Auction Association

National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Virtual

Chapter Resources

3:00pm EDT

5 Keys to Running a Profitable School Store

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Get the keys to unlocking efficiency and profits with a school-based enterprise. This workshop will provide a blueprint to running a successful school store that students love and generate real revenue. This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn your school store into a profitable business that teaches students real-world retail skills. Discover the secrets to:

Creating student systems
Adopting multiple touchpoints and payment systems to track and monitor sales and expenses
Selecting and buying the right products to price and sell
Marketing and promoting to attract & retain customers
Creating an organized space and enjoyable shopping experience for customers

Implement these keys and transform your store from a fun project into a money-making operation with consistent cash flow.

Speakers

Catherine Lewis

DECA Chapter Advisor, Alexandria City High School

Catherine R. Lewis is an Adjunct Professor at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVACC), high school teacher and CTE Department Chair at Alexandria City High School. She teaches Dual Enrolled Entrepreneurship and serves as a DECA advisor. Lewis oversees the operations of Alexandria... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Virtual

Classroom

3:00pm EDT

Fantasy DECA -- Using Fun Incentives to Motivate Competition Preparation!

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Learn how to set up your own Fantasy DECA competition. This "Fantasy Football" style yearlong competition will help motivate your students for competition season. Each chapter officer drafts a team to earn points and prizes throughout the year. Our chapter’s top five points earners all qualified for ICDC in Anaheim. This activity is a fun way to make every chapter member feel connected in a unique way.

Speakers

Brian Hemsworth

DECA Chapter Advisor, The Adelson School

Brian Hemsworth is a 4th year DECA Advisor from Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. He's a National Board Certified Teacher, Avid Podcast Listener, and is proud that many students from his Chapter actually read the Morning Brew! Brian teaches Entrepreneurship, Business Principles, and Personal... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Virtual

Competition

3:00pm EDT

The Chicken Connect - How to Work with Chick-fil-A

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, it's essential for students in marketing, finance, hospitality and entrepreneurship to gain practical, hands-on experience. This workshop is designed to equip chapter advisors with the tools and strategies to create impactful partnerships with local Chick-fil-A franchises and their franchise owners. By fostering these connections, advisors can provide students with unique opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting, enhancing their learning and preparing them for successful careers.

Speakers

Sarah Mount

Project Lead, Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Sarah Mount currently serves at the Chick-fil-A Support Center in Atlanta, GA as a Project Lead. She gets to support local Operators in optional talent attraction resources, tools, and establishing partnerships where they might be able to find talent. She loves to be outside, is prone... Read More →

Partners

Chick-fil-A

Working at a Chick-fil-A Restaurant is more than a job. It's an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Chick-fil-A Restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Virtual

Partners

12:00pm EDT

Empowered through Encourage®

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

With the ever-changing job market, empower your students to explore more than 900 career paths utilizing O*NET data through myOptions® Encourage® – a no-cost college and career planning program. myOptions Encourage has partnered with DECA since 2007, supporting young people in planning for life after high school, helping them gain critical career information like education requirements, salaries, job outlooks, and more. Learn about the free resources available to your students to support their career exploration, including alignment to their interests. We will also share how Encourage can help them plan for education beyond high school with college matches and scholarship opportunities personalized to their goals and preferences. You’ll understand the reporting and resources available to you, including lesson plans, to support the young people you serve in planning for life after high school.

Speakers

Melissa Caperton

Senior Director of Education Programs and Partnerships, myOptions Encourage

Melissa Caperton serves as Senior Director of Education Programs and Partnerships for myOptions Encourage. She has dedicated nearly 20 years of her career to improving college access and success at both the national and state levels. Nationally, Melissa served as Director of the American... Read More →

Partners

myOptions encourage

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Virtual

Chapter Resources

12:00pm EDT

DECA Business Operations Research Events In the Classroom

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

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 with a suggested course timeline, strategies for aligning projects with course objectives, and units with instructional resources for each major section of the project. In addition, you’ll have access to a student guide ready for their use!

Speakers

Margot Cowing

DECA Chapter Advisor, Eden Prairie High School

In her 15 years as a DECA advisor, she has designed several courses that effectively integrate the written events in her classroom. With curated samples, aligned curriculum, project timelines, rubrics, and community partnerships, her students have the tools to succeed on the DECA... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Virtual

Classroom

12:00pm EDT

DECA Project Management Events, Managing all 6

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

Project Management Events are a great way for chapters to get involved with their communities at a grass roots level. If you do one or all six project management events, this session will give insight to the magnitude of both student and advisor work and obligations. This session will review the project management tools available as well as tips, tricks, and roadblocks associated with the events. You can do all six if you attend this session.

Speakers

Troy Davis

DECA Chapter Advisor, Yorktown High School

Troy Davis is a Business and Marketing teacher at Yorktown High School located in Yorktown, Indiana. Troy has been a teacher and DECA Advisor for 14 years after being an entrepreneur and business owner previously for several years. Troy holds a BS in Accounting, a BS in Secondary... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Virtual

Competition

12:00pm EDT

DECA at the Bell National Challenge, Powered by BusinessU

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

Lights, camera, action! Starting September 1st, DECA members can showcase their talents for writing, producing and publishing in the second annual DECA at the Bell National Challenge. Proudly powered by BusinessU, students will demonstrate creativity, innovation, problem solving, and teamwork as they bring real-world business concepts to life in the classroom.

Join BusinessU for this session to learn more and hear how DECA members can win amazing prizes, including international notoriety, scholarship money, a DECA award, and the title of DECA at the Bell National Challenge champion!

Speakers

Crystal Dortch

Curriculum Director, BusinessU

As a former classroom educator, Department of Education employee, and Ohio CTSO state advisor (BPA and DECA), Crystal Dortch has a comprehensive understanding of business and career-technical education. She brings a wealth of expertise to her sessions. In her new role as the Curriculum... Read More →

Partners

BusinessU

BusinessU is a standards-based, interactive, curriculum platform with full-year high school business courses including: Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Intro to Business, Economics, Management, Finance and MS Office Cert Prep Courses.

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Virtual

Partners

12:00pm EDT

Piper Sandler's Taking Stock with Teens Survey

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

Learn how the Piper Sandler Taking Stock with Teens Survey data is analyzed to form conclusions on teen spending behavior. Get best practices for implementing this marketing research survey in the classroom – from research to results.

Speakers

Peter Keith

Senior Research Analyst, Piper Sandler

Peter Keith is a managing director and senior research analyst at Piper Sandler covering hardlines and leisure companies. Prior to rejoining Piper Sandler in 2011, Keith worked as a senior analyst at JMP Securities. Previously, he worked at Piper Sandler as a research associate on... Read More →

Partners

Piper Sandler

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Virtual

Partners

1:00pm EDT

DECA in the Community

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Forming partnerships within your community with local businesses and organizations will help not only grown your professional memberships, but also create opportunities for your students. This presentation will help give you a thinking map to apply to your community and then how to involve you students in planning events to also fulfill tasks for the Promotional Campaign.

Speakers

Kylee Peterson

DECA Chapter Advisor, Granbury High School

Before becoming a DECA Advisor, Kylee Peterson had a varied career creating a network of resources that has created a classroom of experiences for students. The start of her career was at the Granbury Chamber of Commerce planning events, working with economic development to bring... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Virtual

Chapter Resources

1:00pm EDT

Intro to Adobe x DECA

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Amplify your chapter strategy with Adobe Express! This training will provide an overview of Adobe Express and an introduction to how DECA advisors might use this tool to foster creativity, amplify learning, and enhance deliverables for their chapters.

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Virtual

Chapter Resources

1:00pm EDT

Industry Trends and Opportunities Panel

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Learn from leading industry experts about the trends they are seeing in business professions such as Accounting, Finance, Global Business Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Management Information Systems, and Supply Chain Management. Discover recent research and current business trends and how this information is infused into business curriculums. There will also be time for question and answer from the audience to learn more.

Speakers

Dr. Rich DeJordy

Department Chair for the Department of Management, Saunders College of Business at RIT

Dr. Rich DeJordy, Department Chair for the Department of Management. He earned his Ph.D. in Organization Studies from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College. His research explores organizing and disruption in settings ranging from industry responses to a technological... Read More →

Melissa Masline English

Assistant Director, SCB Student Services, Saunders College of Business at RIT

Melissa has been at RIT for 5 years, serving the Saunders College of Business. She started as an Academic Advisor working with Marketing, International Business, Management, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality and Business Exploration students. In her current role as the Assistant... Read More →

Dr. Sean Hansen

Department Chair for MIS, Marketing, and Analytics, Saunders College of Business at RIT

Dr. Sean Hansen, Department Chair for MIS, Marketing, and Analytics and professor for Management Information Systems (MIS). He received his PhD from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. His research interests are in software design and development... Read More →

Dr. Archana Jain

Department Chair for Finance and Accounting, Saunders College of Business at RIT

Dr. Archana Jain, Department Chair for Finance and Accounting and a Professor of Finance. She earned her Ph.D. in finance at the University of Memphis in 2012 where she also completed her MBA in International Business. She received her graduate and undergraduate degrees in Accountancy... Read More →

Dr. Edwin Torres

Department Chair of the International Hospitality and Service Innovation Department, Saunders College of Business at RTI

Dr. Edwin Torres, Department Chair of the International Hospitality and Service Innovation Department and professor of Hospitality. He holds a Ph.D. and Master’s degree in Hospitality Management from Purdue University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business with majors in Human Resource... Read More →

Partners

Saunders College of Business at RIT

Saunders College of Business at RIT are proud DECA sponsors. Visit our booth to enter our Amazon Gift Card Giveaway, inquire for FREE Saunders gear, get classroom resources and ask about our $1000 DECA Scholarship when applying.

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Virtual

Classroom

1:00pm EDT

Getting Started in the Stock Market Game - for Beginners

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Join us for an enlightening session designed to introduce attendees to DECA’s Stock Market Game! This session is tailored to advisors who are beginners with the game.

Speakers

Greg Eppes

DECA Chapter Advisor, Clements

I like stocks. I have been a financial planner for the past 18 years and have been teaching finance and business for the last 15 of those.

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Virtual

Competition

1:00pm EDT

Your New Path to Financial Literacy

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Empower your students with financial literacy. Financial literacy is crucial for young people’s success, but many struggle to navigate this complex world. For over 50 years, Invest has been a leading force in teaching young people about insurance and risk management, equipping them with essential financial literacy skills. Our engaging online curriculum is FREE for educators, thanks to our generous sponsors. It includes quizzes, activities, and exams, helping you build confidence and skills in your students.

Join us as we share:
The various subjects our curriculum covers and how to get your students plugged in
A sneak peek into our first DECA Challenge for students this fall
Our scholarships, field trip opportunities and community of volunteers ready to help you locally

Speakers

Johanna Holling

Volunteer Relations Program Manager, National Invest Program

Whitnee Dillard

Executive Director, National Invest Program

Whitnee Dillard is the Executive Director for the National Invest Program staff administered by Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA). In this role, she leads initiatives to improve insurance and financial literacy across high schools, junior colleges and workforce... Read More →

Partners

National Invest Program

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Virtual

Partners

2:00pm EDT

Elevating CTE and Empowering Students Through the National Technical Honor Society

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Learn how to elevate career and technical education in your school and community while providing value added opportunities to students through NTHS. We will cover benefits, requirements, how to start a chapter and answer any questions.

Speakers

Teresa Mankin

Partnership and Engagement Manager, National Technical Honor Society

Teresa Mankin received her Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Indiana University, her MSM from Indiana Wesleyan and is the Partnership and Engagement Manager at NTHS. A strong advocate for CTE, Teresa has been involved with CTSOs for 40 years. She spent eight years in the... Read More →

Partners

National Technical Honor Society

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Virtual

Chapter Resources

2:00pm EDT

5 Tips for Utilizing Experiential Learning in the Classroom

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Join Stukent Chief Content Officer Brady Adams as he shares ways you can provide students with hands-on experiences that prepare them for life after high school. This session will reveal tips for unlocking higher potential in the classroom. You'll find actionable methods that lead to more engaged students, higher confidence, and increased learning retention.

Speakers

Brady Adams

Stukent

Brady Adams is a passionate leader in the EdTech space with a wealth of experience. As Chief Content Officer at Stukent, Brady spearheads the development of Stukent's Simulations and courseware, leading a team of instructional designers, portfolio managers, writers, and editors. In... Read More →

Partners

Stukent

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Virtual

Classroom

2:00pm EDT

DECA in a Virtual World

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Experience how DECA works in the virtual world. From virtual community service to virtual challenges, you will see how a virtual DECA chapter works from the selection of officers to preparing for in-person conferences.

Speakers

Mindy Rose

DECA Chapter Advisor, University View Academy

Mindy Rose, a dedicated educator and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has committed her career to fostering academic excellence and leadership in her community. A proud graduate of Broadmoor High School, Mindy embarked on her educational journey at Baton Rouge Community... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Virtual

Classroom

2:00pm EDT

The Truth About Careers in Retail – Teaching Resources for What Your Students Need to Know

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

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.

Speakers

Marisa Mitchell

Manager, Partnerships and Outreach, National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation

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... Read More →

Partners

NRF Foundation

RISE Up is the NRF Foundation training and credentialing program that provides foundational employability skills to help people land jobs and get promoted in retail and beyond.

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Virtual

Partners

3:00pm EDT

Local Business Engagement in Your DECA Chapter

Thursday July 18, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Looking to increase local business engagement in your DECA Chapter? Establishing business and community connections can create impactful opportunities for your members. Learn how to utilize the expertise of community members and industry partners to strengthen your classroom curriculum, increase chapter membership, and get the competitive edge.

Speakers

Terreline (Shellie) Sims

Director, Workforce Development & Career Awareness, NAAEI

Terreline, or Shellie has been with the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) since April 2022 and has the primary responsibility of liaising with various Workforce Development representatives – consultants, training and talent organizations, and national affiliate... Read More →

Judy Busocker

Sr. Zone Business Operations and Outreach Manager-South, Men’s Wearhouse, Jos a Bank, K and G

Steve Mineo

SCAD

Whitney Milbourne

Partnership + Volunteer Manager, DECA Inc.

As DECA's Partnership + Volunteer Specialist, Whitney Milbourne leads our portfolio of corporate and association partners to enhance their engagement at all levels within DECA. Whitney has served as a business and marketing instructor and DECA advisor at Orange County High School... Read More →

Partners

Men's Wearhouse

National Apartment Association Education Institute

SCAD

Thursday July 18, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Virtual

Chapter Resources

3:00pm EDT

Keeping up with the Joneses

Thursday July 18, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Marketing is like a funky science experiment, cooking up new tech and transforming the industry faster than teachers can say "textbook!" With time as precious as gold, educators struggle to keep up with the marketing and business buzz and the ever-changing landscape of customers' desires. Let's dive into the chaos and chat about how as marketing gurus we can ride the trend wave and prepare our students for competition and to be marketing leaders!

Speakers

PaTrice Day Owens

DECA Chapter Advisor, Orange County High School

Before her teaching career, Pa’Trice served in the United States Marine Corps for 17 years, attaining the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. She also has experience owning several businesses and participating on various executive boards. She also advises young entrepreneurs around the country... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Virtual

Classroom

3:00pm EDT

DECA Virtual Business Challenge - An Overview

Thursday July 18, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Are you looking for an immersive, real-time exercise that allows teams of up to three students to work, brainstorm, and execute business and marketing plans together in a simulated world? Then the Virtual Business Challenge is the competitive event for your DECA members to get involved in this school year! With eight different VBC tracks offered, there is something for everyone. Whether your members are interested in fashion design, sports and entertainment marketing, accounting, managing a restaurant, running a retail business, operating a hotel, spotting the best entrepreneurial opportunities or making millions in net worth, they will have a fun and engaging competition experience no matter which track they choose! This session will focus on providing an overview of the VBC and how to get your DECA members involved. We will also discuss the DECA Digital Presentation Skills Challenge which gives your members the opportunity to relate their simulated experiences to real world situations.

Speakers

Maureen Ginley

General Manager, Knowledge Matters (an eDynamic Learning Company)

Maureen Ginley has a BA in Economics from Saint Anselm College and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Maureen oversees the CTSO competitive events that include over 20,000 students each year. She is also responsible for handling communications with state-level business... Read More →

Partners

Knowledge Matters

Knowledge Matters leads the industry in virtual experiential learning. With Virtual Business simulations, students test business concepts in interactive, risk-free environments. Knowledge Matters sponsors DECA's annual Virtual Business Challenge events.

Thursday July 18, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Virtual

Competition

3:00pm EDT

Raising Cane's: Todd's Entrepreneurship Story, Career Path Opportunities and Fundraising Partnerships

Thursday July 18, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Learn how a recent college grad started out with the idea to open a restaurant that only serves Chicken Fingers in the 90's when few supported the business plan. Today, that dream has become one of the most successful and fastest growing restaurant companies in the US with 800+ restaurants and over 50,000 employees. Raising Cane's is changing the way people think about working in the restaurant industry by proving that "You Can at Cane's", providing a career path that has tremendous opportunities for all Crewmembers. Raising Cane's also supports all of the communities they serve, and as a proud DECA partner, they make it as easy as possible to host a fundraiser for your chapter.

Speakers

JD Cummings

Senior Vice President of Recruiting, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

JD Cummings is a proud former DECA Student, Officer, Scholarship recipient and Advisor. He currently serves as Raising Cane's Senior Vice President of Recruiting and has been leading recruiting teams for some of the most successful Restaurant companies in the US for the last 16 y... Read More →

Partners

Raising Cane's

Thursday July 18, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Virtual

Partners