Reality Fair

Test your money smarts in a real-world simulation. Learn budgeting, financial planning, and decision-making skills for success.

Industry Credentials

Stand out! Earn an industry-recognized credential to strengthen your resume and validate your skills. Testing runs both days. Students should pre-register with their advisor. Tests include:

• • MOS – Word | PowerPoint | Excel
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Professional Communication
  • AI Foundations
  • SBE Individual Certification
  • Project Management Ready (PMR)

How I Turned My Hobby as a Board Game Designer Into a Career in Video Games

Presenter: Victoria Caña, Pokémon Digital Game Studio, Lead Producer & Manager 

Think your hobby could become your career? Victoria Caña turned her passion for board game design into a full-time job in video games. She’ll share how she built skills on the side, what impressed employers, and how she made the leap from “just for  fun” to “this is my job.”

Practice Like a Pro: AI-Powered DECA Judge Simulations 

Presented by: Jake White, Peak Mojo, Startup Customer Advisor 

Want to level up your DECA pitch before facing a real judge? In this hands-on session, you’ll deliver your presentation to an AI-powered DECA judge that gives immediate scoring and feedback—based on the same rubrics used in competition. Practice, adjust, and present with confidence. 

Your Fast Track to Foster: How Direct Admission Works 

Presented by: Vikki Day, University of Washington, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs 

Dreaming of a business degree from UW? Learn how Direct Admission to the Foster School of Business can put you on the fast track to success. In this session, the Director of Admissions will break down what direct admit means, how to qualify, and why it matters for your future career. Get insider tips and answers to your questions—straight from the source. 

Empathy Under Pressure: How to Lead Without Losing Your Cool 

Presented by: Patricia Bravo, Leadership Development Consultant  

Most of us think we’re pretty good at understanding people. The problem is, we usually stop too soon. When things get awkward, stressful, or competitive, our brains rush to conclusions. We fill in the gaps, assume we know what’s going on, and move on. That’s where a lot of breakdowns start. This session challenges how we think about empathy, by showing why misunderstanding is human and how assumptions form under pressure. Participants will explore what changes when we don’t lock the story too early, and how more accurate understanding can change the impact we have on others. 

Full Contact Career Skills: What Hard Hits Teach You About Hard Work 

Presented by: Taylor Long, WE Communications, Content Manager 

What do roller derby and content creation have in common? Communication, creativity, and strategy, to name a few! Taylor Long, a writer, content strategist, and roller derby athlete, will share why your career and your hobbies aren’t rivals: they’re teammates. Let’s think outside the box (or track) and uncover which skills will make the all-star roster of your life.

Building Social Media Connections That Count 

Presented by: Nick Marmolejo, Kay-Twelve, Learning Space Integrator

Social media isn’t just likes and followers—it’s a tool for creating opportunities. Explore how to build a network that has your back, stay ahead of trends, and learn strategies every entrepreneurial student should know. Plus, get insider advice from an experienced entrepreneur.