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Message From the President With the 2018 State Career Development Conference right around the corner, the state officer team is reluctantly saying its last goodbyes. Team 67 is thankful for a year filled with incredible members, experiences, and learning opportunities, and we await with bated breath for what Team 68 accomplishes for this organization. Team […]
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As 2017 begins, it’s not only the start of a new year… it’s also the start of the DECA competitive season! Our District Career Development Conferences are looming right around the corner, and we are excited for you all to attend! These conferences will be held in their respective districts: Silicon Valley – January 5-7, […]
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With our 2017 State Career Development Conference just days away, it’s time to get excited to Own Our Futures at the pinnacle California DECA event of the year. Here is a list of 10 things you can look forward to at this year’s SCDC: 1. Competition: It’s no secret that California DECA brings the heat […]
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The 2017 Silicon Valley Career Development Conference, held in San Jose, CA January 6-8, gave Silicon Valley DECA members an opportunity to showcase their competitive excellence and DECA pride. Over seven hundred DECA members from eleven different schools attended the event. All conference attendees displayed a fiery passion as they sought to own their future. The conference began on […]
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! Do you want to design California DECA’s trading pin for #DECAICDC 2017? Click here to download the Guidelines and read more about the contest requirements. Then use this link to submit your designs. All entires are due by January 20, 2017.
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Competition season is just around the corner, and it is time to make sure you are prepared to Own Your District CDC! This article will show you how to prepare to conquer your competition and make sure that you bring all your necessary materials to the conference. Starting in 2014, DECA Inc. began posting the primary instructional area(s) assessed […]
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For those that we’re able to join us, we’ve posted the webinar series on YouTube! Each of these topics are a chance for advisors of any level to better integrate DECA into their class room and further develop their chapter. These brief 15-30 minute sessions will highlight the specific topics needed to expand one’s DECA knowledge.
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It’s finally time! After months of waiting, it is time to start preparing for your competitions. With several different events to choose from, here is a look at what is new for DECA competitions this year! Personal Financial Literacy Category: DECA has added a Personal Financial Literacy Category, complementing the existing marketing, finance, hospitality, business administration, […]
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We’re excited to announce that the 2016 California DECA Fall Conferences will be open to all registered CA DECA chapters, regardless of the chapters district designation!
Read More With the 2015 International Career Development Conference only moments away, many of you may be feeling the butterflies fluttering in your stomach as you prepare for the big event in Orlando, Florida. Perfecting the execution of your presentation for the big competition may seem like an impossible task, but with these tips, you’ll be sure […]
Read More Competition season is approaching! We want all of our members to represent California DECA, so we can proudly proclaim #IAmDECA at ICDC in Orlando, Florida. The state officers have prepared a list of quick role play tips to help you succeed this year. Start and finish strongly: Start off your role play with a firm […]
Read More Anaheim, California—November 30, 2014—A team from California DECA triumphed at the DECA Garage Shark Tank session and won the grand prize of $2,500 during the Western Region Leadership Conference this weekend. The winning team was comprised of Ankeeta Lal, Aashna Pandya, and Sonika Patel from Irvington DECA. A total of 26 teams competed at the […]
Read More This year the California Association of Leaders in Career Preparation and the California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (CALCP/CAROCP) are hosting the Annual Career Technical Education(CTE) Fall Conference. There is a contest to design the official program cover of the conference. The student chosen will also be lucky enough to receive special on-stage […]
Read More California DECA, who is ready for this year’s International Career Development Conference? The International Career Development Conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia from May 2-7! Sixteen thousand high school students, advisors, businesspersons and alumni will gather for competition and excitement. Most participants at ICDC compete in the DECA’s competitive events, and the […]
Read More After months of rigorous preparation, it’s time for the 2014 State Career Development Conference in Anaheim California! It is here that you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of business and hopefully earn yourself a spot at the 2014 International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Remember, because California DECA reached 4,500 members last […]
Read More California DECA’s 2014 District Career Development Conferences are approaching fast! As we enter the height of competition, now is the time to make sure you are primed to do your best and make it onstage! Here are five key tips to assist you as you make your final preparations: Practice. Before the conference, practice over […]
Read More The San Ramon Marriott is like a home away from home for many DECA members in Northern California. This venue has been used for several DECA events throughout the year, including Northern California’s LDC and CDC! On Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12, this hotel was the place to be as the Northern California […]
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Recently, Bella Zhang traveled with her Lodging Management Program team, consisting of Sonal Patel, Emily Hong, and Michelle Li, to Sacramento where they were recognized on the Assembly floor as well as Senate floor for their recent win in Orlando, Florida. They met Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, Senator Ellen Corbet, Senator Norma Torres, and Senator Jim […]
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California DECA was the host state of the 67th International Career Development Conference (ICDC).
Read More Whether this will be your first or final time attending the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) as a participant, here are some quick reminders! Outlined below are 10 tips to keep in mind as we prepare for ICDC in Anaheim: You must have photo ID to compete at ICDC; event managers will be checking photo […]
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