Hi Illinois DECA, it’s Francisco Soto from the Illinois DECA Rising Leaders Team, sharing how Illinois DECA members can celebrate CTE Month.  February is Career and Technical Education Month . CTE Month is a public awareness campaign that happens every February to celebrate the achievements of CTE programs across the country! DECA and CTE go hand-in-hand. While CTE teaches the skills and knowledge students need for careers in business, marketing, and finance, DECA gives students the chance to...

Hi, Illinois DECA! It’s Francisco Soto from the Illinois DECA Rising Leaders Team, with a recap of January and what's coming up in February! Here’s a rundown of a busy January, with countless engaging events and initiatives! DECA Decoded Podcast Watch the   second episode here!   (and on our YouTube and Spotify) This episode features ICDC finalists and glass winners sharing tips on preparing for competition season State Success Series #1 First State Success Series: “Mastering the Roleplay”...

Happy New Year Illinois DECA!!! As you make your list of New Year's Resolutions and goals and check it twice, hopefully, going for glass makes the cut. It is time to ‘tis the competition season as we are less than 2 weeks away from the first regionals (I’m looking at you North Suburban!) Right now, you are likely wrapping up the final few days of winter break. And while this is a great time to rest up, sleep in, and watch the Stranger Things finale, these last days are an excellent...