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VIDEO CHALLENGES TEST DECA MEMBERS’ CREATIVITY Need an instructional activity to connect to your curriculum that involves the use of 21st century skills and technology? Look no further than DECA’s video challenges. DECA and several corporate partners collaborate to offer DECA members opportunities to demonstrate the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom through innovative challenges. Each challenge has a unique focus and a specific set of required tasks, but one common element is that the presentations are made via YouTube videos. DECA IDEA CHALLENGE A premiere event of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), the DECA Idea Challenge is a fast-paced, hands-on learning experience that dares students around the globe to generate an innovative new use for a commonplace item in just eight days. The item to be used in the challenge will remain a mystery until revealed by DECA Inc. on November 12, 2015. ▶ DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 19, 2015 AT 6:00 P.M. EST
FIDM CHALLENGE Participants in the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) Challenge will translate a seasonal fashion trend into a “look” depicting the researched fashion forecast. ▶ DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 5, 2016
HERFF JONES CHALLENGE Participants in the Herff Jones Marketing Results Challenge will assist Herff Jones in testing an array of promotional messages delivered to potential yearbook buyers through various channels. After analysis of buying patterns and attitudes at their own schools, teams will create and implement marketing campaigns to increase yearbook awareness and sales on campus.
GET MORE WITH DECA DIRECT ONLINE DECA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Encourage your DECA members to apply for scholarships exclusively available to them! http://bit.ly/16decascholarships PICKING THE RIGHT COMPETITIVE EVENT FOR YOU Discover three foundations to keep in mind while choosing the right competitive event. http://bit.ly/pickyourevent DECA MEMBERS RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE MEN’S WEARHOUSE DISCOUNTS Men’s Wearhouse is excited to welcome DECA to its Perfect Fit Group Discount program! http://bit.ly/decamwap PROFESSIONAL DIVISION AWARDS Learn how to earn advisor recognition in your association and at the DECA Inc. level. http://bit.ly/decaprofessionalawards USING LINKEDIN TO REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL Adopt a powerful tool that can help you reach your full career potential. http://bit.ly/linkedinpotential DECA ANNOUNCES NEW COLLEGE PARTNERS DECA is proud to announce five new additions to DECA’s National Advisory Board. http://bit.ly/newcollegepartners
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