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Learn how DECA members can earn certifications.
Mark your calendar now for future DECA conferences.
DECA’s Chapter Strategy series kicks off with your leadership team.
STUDENT CERTIFICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH DECA EXAMS Over the past few years, more and more graduation requirements have been placed upon students. One of these common requirements is that students must obtain an industry certification or credential in order to graduate, depending on the diploma the student seeks. DECA is pleased to announce new opportunities for members at the association (state/provincial) career development conference and International Career Development Conference. Certified Guest Services Professional (CGSP) Certification through a new partnership with the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). DECA members who take the Hospitality and Tourism Cluster Exam at their association or ICDC and score at least 70% will be eligible for AHLEI’s Certified Guest Services Professional Certification. AHLEI’s Certified Guest Services Professional Certification will cost DECA members $20 compared to AHLEI’s pricing of $50 for AHLEI members and $70 for non-members. Learn more at https://www.ahlei.org/Certifications/AHLEI-ProfessionalCertification. Financial Literacy Certification through a new partnership with Working in Support of Education (w!se). w!se’s Financial Literacy Certification Program was developed in 2003 and has expanded nationally and has been widely recognized for its success, including the U.S. Treasury Department’s John Sherman Award for Excellence in Financial Education. DECA members who take the Financial Literacy Exam at their association CDC or ICDC and score at least 70% will be eligible for w!se’s Financial Literacy Certification. w!se’s Financial Literacy Certification will cost DECA members $7 compared to w!se’s pricing of $10-$12. Learn more at http://www.wise-ny.org/programs.htm. Chapter advisors can order certifications through the marketplace on the online membership system. DECA must receive exam scores from the chartered associations in order to make available the certifications at the association level.
GET MORE WITH DECA DIRECT ONLINE INTRODUCING THE SBE CERTIFICATION EXAM STUDY GUIDE This resource provides an overview of what to expect when taking the certification exam. http://bit.ly/sbestudyguide BE DECA EPIC CHAPTER CAMPAIGN WINNERS Congratulations to the chapters that participated in this year’s DECA Chapter Campaigns! http://bit.ly/epiccampaigns DECA ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN Celebrate CTE Month in February with the DECA Advocacy Campaign. http://bit.ly/decaadvocacycampaign #DECAATTPROJECT HELPS AT&T SURPASS GOAL OF 1 MILLION VOLUNTEERS HOURS DECA is proud to have helped AT&T reach this EPIC goal! http://bit.ly/decaattannounce 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR COMPETITIVE EVENT SUCCESS These five tips will help get your students ready for an EPIC competitive event season. http://bit.ly/compeventsuccess COMING UP WITH A BUSINESS IDEA Ideas are all around you. Find out how to be aware and ready to take action! http://bit.ly/decabizidea
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