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Mini-conferences are a great way to prepare your members for competition, and California DECA has compiled a guide of its best tips to help you plan your very own minicon! Make sure to reach out to any of the state officers if you have any questions or if you want them to come to your […]
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The state officer team is excited to see you in Santa Clara, Anaheim, and San Ramon this month! Continue writing your plans, prepping for roleplays, and making your presentations; we look forward to seeing you on the stage!
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California DECA is excited to present an advocacy opportunity at your upcoming district conferences! Check out this video for more information, and see you soon!
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Happy holidays, California DECA! Your state officer team is hard at work planning projects and events for your upcoming District Career Development Conferences. We are incredibly excited to see you all in January! #HereWeGo
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This month, California DECA had an extremely successful Fall Leadership Conference! In three days, members were able to listen to incredible speakers, make new friends, and compete in the DECA Combine. At the final presentation, members pitched to their peers about startup plans, leadership tools, and travel locations. It was an incredibly fun and rewarding […]
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Congratulations to our Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 qualifiers for making it to Nashville ICDC! We are so proud of all your hard work. As we approach our district conferences, remember to practice and seek help from chapter mentors and advisors. Additionally, there will be one more round of VBC in January for those who […]
Read More Hello California DECA! District conferences are coming soon, and so are 2020-21 State Officer Team campaigns. If you’re passionate, enthusiastic, and ready to serve DECA on the state level but don’t know which position is right for you, here is a video explaining what each of your state officers has been up to this year. […]
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California DECA officers had a blast visiting BASIS DECA on Wednesday, October 2! The state officers presented on competition tips, leadership opportunities, and the upcoming DECA year. Fill out the form at https://californiadeca.org/officers/request-a-visit/ for us to visit your chapter!
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If you need help pinning down that internship offer, California DECA has tips and tricks to help you get there. Learn how to find and research high school internship programs and ace the interview! Visit Resources >> Document Library >> Career Development or here to learn more.
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Improve your resume with these tips and tricks from California DECA! Learn what it takes to make your experience shine! Visit Resources >> Document Library >> Career Development or here to learn more.
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Unleash Your Inner Champion at California DECA’s 2019 Fall Leadership Conference! Through exciting workshops and engaging speakers, students will be able to learn and grow in one of three tracks: hospitality, entrepreneurship, or leadership. All tracks will include a competition preparation element as well. Get excited for FLC in Anaheim, California! Registration deadline will be […]
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Welcome back to school, California DECA! The state officer team is excited to connect with all of you soon through chapter visits, Presidents Council calls, and our upcoming conferences. As you plan your first chapter meetings, we encourage you to use this DECA Membership Video to introduce DECA to prospective members. We had a record-breaking […]
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As the school year is starting, the DECA season is getting ready to kick off as well! Get ready for an exciting year of competition, culminating in the International Career Development Conference. This year, ICDC will be hosted in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee, from April 29- May 2, 2020. Get ready to compete against thousands of […]
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Welcome back to DECA! Your state officers have been preparing for this school year and are excited to welcome you back for a year of competition, enrichment, and new heights. We are so excited to share this year with all of you!
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Message From the President By Emily Zhang, State President This November, your state officers had the incredible opportunity to host the Western Region Leadership Conference in Anaheim, where members learned to tell their story and hone their leadership skills in everyday life. With multiple mock conferences and chapter visits lined up for the coming month, […]
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Message From the President By Emily Zhang, State President This October, the State Officer Team has been traveling around California, visiting BASIS Independent and Amador Valley for chapter visits to discuss DECA’s many opportunities and help out with a mock conference. We also strengthened California DECA’s relationship with the National Association of Women Business Owners […]
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Message From the President By Emily Zhang, State President The DECA season is officially in full swing, and your state officers have been hard at work to ensure a fruitful and successful year. From our first Presidents Council of the year, to the first Public Forum ever, we’re so glad to have been able to […]
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Message From the President By Emily Zhang, State President School is officially around the corner, and with it comes the exhilarating potential for a killer DECA year. To ensure your success, the officer team has been planning for chapter visits, Presidents Council, and the upcoming conferences. We can’t wait to see you there, and we […]
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Message From the President By Emily Zhang, State President This month, your state officers spent a weekend in Chicago at the Emerging Leader Summit learning leadership and project management strategies, as well as networking with other association officers. We had a great time sharing ideas, and we can’t wait to apply what we learned to […]
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Message From the President By Emily Zhang, State President It’s bittersweet. The last month of the DECA year is full of celebration: celebration of the year’s competitive successes, newly developed friendships, and unforgettable memories. But also, it’s time to say goodbye to the 2017-2018 season. Whether you’re a new member, graduating senior, advisor, or supporter, […]
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