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SBE WEEK RESOURCES

Washington DECA brings the competition when it comes to SBE! We hope these tips will help you in elevating your SBE this year!

COMPETITION SKILLS SERIES

These helpful videos were created to help WA DECA members elevate their competitive game. Click text to view video.

Please note these videos were developed for your advisor who has access to Teach DECA. Reach out to your advisor if you need specific documents or handouts from the video.

COMPETITION MENTOR SERIES

Hosted by your VPs of Career Development from Team Accelerate and Team Launch!

Video for DECA Virtual Events and Challenges

Get ready for a year of DECA virtual events and challenges

  • DECA Stock Market Game (SMG): 00:43 seconds
  • DECA Challenges: 10:00 minutes
    • Learn more: https://www.deca.org/challenges
    • In-Depth Guide: DECA Guide
    • Get started by: Registering & Submitting your entry through DECA.org on the following link: DECA Guide (website-files.com)! Contact your advisor to let them know.
  • DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC): 29:00 minutes
    • Learn more: Click here.
    • Get started by: Registering through the above link! Contact your advisor to let them know.
Professional Selling

A DECA member presents on her approach to preparing for the Professional Selling event. Watch now!

    Video for Role-play and Testing Competitors

    Top SCDC competitors are sharing their tips to help YOU make it on-stage at ICDC!

    Going for Glass – Role-Play Help!

      In this video, your Career Develop team breaks down performance indicators and 21st century skills! A great review for new and old role-play competitors!

      Video for Written Event Competitors

      Elevate your written projects with these important tips to ensure what you’re leaving behind with the judge (visually) works! Hear from 5 different SCDC champions!

      Ready to bring home some #DECAGlass through a role-play?

      This is the resource for you, created by the Team Accelerate Career Development Team.

      APA/MLA FORMATTING

      To be used in your written events.

      DECA COMPETITIVE EVENTS…SIMPLIFIED

      This document is a great handout if you need a simplified version of the competitive events!

      Included are event descriptions, key attributes, number of participants allowed, and similar events.

      STREAMLINE IMPORTANT DATES

      The DECA season only gets busier throughout the year! Never miss a beat by integrating Washington DECA’s deadline calendar into your own Google calendar!

      COMPETITIVE EVENT RESOURCES

      General Competition Resources

      EVENT GUIDELINES

      JUDGE TIPS

      DRESS CODE

      COMPETITION TIES

      QUALIFIERS PER EVENT

      10/20 Page Written Event Resources

      20-page events due on January 23 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Begin uploading early! Late submissions will not be accepted. Team Captains can begin uploading 20-page events on January 20.

      10-page events due February 17 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Team Captains can begin uploading 10-page events on February 15.

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      STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES

      ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENT PLANNING

      PRESENTATIONS AND VISUAL TIPS

      WRITTEN PROJECT CHECKLIST

      EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXAMPLES

      Available on Teach DECA. Contact Your Advisor.

      PENALTY POINT FORM FOR 10 AND 20-PAGE PAPERS

      WRITTEN PROJECT FORMATTING TIPS

      PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESOURCES

      Workbooks, terms, templates, etc. available on Teach DECA.

      INSERT STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES INTO WRITTEN EVENT

      PRESENTATION SUCCESS

      ROLE-PLAY RESOURCES

      TESTING BLUEPRINTS

      USE OF SCRATCH PAPER

      ROLE-PLAY GENERAL INFO

      WHAT JUDGES EXPECT

      PFL RESOURCES

      Dozens of online activities, modules, PIs, and other financial education resources can be found on Teach DECA. Contact your advisor.

      ROLE-PLAY GUIDE

      PERFECTLY PRESENT PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

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      ROCK THE ROLE-PLAY RESOURCES

      Dozens of other role-play resources available on Teach DECA. Contact your advisor.

      SAMPLE ROLE-PLAYS

      SAMPLE TESTS

      EXECUTIVE MENTOR SERIES

      The Washington DECA Executive Mentor Series connects students with business executives and DECA alumni as they share wisdom, pointers, and expertise for success.

      All interviews are led by current State Officers.

      ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

      Learn DECA provides DECA students with resources to help enhance their DECA experience.  Get the most out of your DECA experience by utilizing these resources!

      Executive Mentor Series

      The Washington DECA Executive Mentor Series connects students with business executives and DECA alumni as they share wisdom, pointers, and expertise for success. All interviews led by current State Officers.

      Judge Tips

      Our State President, Liz Flores, sat down with five of Washington DECA’s judges to gain their insight on tips and tricks to help students with virtual competition!
      Check out these videos as you prepare for your virtual presentations!

      Watch interviews

      Competition Resources

      THE “WHAT IS” SERIES

      TIPS & TRICKS SERIES BY FORMER ICDC QUALIFIERS

      GENERAL RESOURCES

       

      Innovation Lab

      The Washington DECA Innovation Lab features presentations by business professionals giving the inside scoop on innovative technology in the workplace.

      Ciara McCoy

      Small Business Economic Impact Lead, Facebook

      What would you do if you weren’t afraid? It’s a simple question that might just change your life. Jumping from the athletic industry into the tech industry, Ciara McCoy who’s been with Facebook for 6 years will illustrate the pivotal lesson of making career and life decisions by tapping into your natural superpower, adding skills to your tool belt, and choosing courage over fear.

      Business Classroom Challenges
      Upgrade your competition game by participating in the Washington DECA Business Classroom Challenges! All challenges last two weeks and will be directed by your teacher. Challenges will reflect DECA competitive events and winning teams will receive DECA scholarships! Your teacher has all materials and instructions needed. Challenges include:
      • 9/14 – BBB Northwest + Pacific Innovation Challenge
      • 9/28 – Microsoft Project Management Challenge
      • 10/12 – Marketing Counts Challenge
      • 11/30 – BECU Financial Literacy Challenge
        • Advisor instructions were sent via email on 11/23.
        • Student instructions: Get started!
      Student Monthly Newsletters

      Find out what’s happening this month at WA DECA!

      Chapter Officer Resources