Save the Date!

The last Western Region Leadership Conference will be held in Bellevue November 7-9, 2024! More information will be available in the coming months.

All ICDC-related information will now be sent in the Tuesday emails.

SBE for 2024-2025!

Start thinking about SBE for next year. Get students involved with this in-class lesson plan and project.  

Student Branding Project

Need a fully contained lesson and project on branding. Click below.

Apply Now: CTE Business & Mktg Education Instructor for Riverside School District (1.0 FTE)

Piper Jaffrey Survey

Help continue your state’s legacy and to participate in the Spring survey as soon as possible. Please click here to access the survey and forward the link to your students for completion. The deadline for completing the survey is March 27th. For your convenience, here is a classroom lesson plan to engage your students in an independent applied learning activity that illustrates the importance of marketing research. Our goal is to reach 8,000 responses.

PMR Testing Opportunity

For teachers who wish to incorporate PM into their curriculum, CCI offers an exceptional web-based product that aligns perfectly with the OSPI approved IRC.

Students who pass will be equipped with the necessary skills to excel in entry-level positions like project coordinator, event planner, and project team member. They will also have the opportunity to pursue further certification from the Project Management Institute, paving their way towards a promising future.

To learn more about this incredible opportunity, feel free to reach out to Kathy Schmit at kschmit@ccilearning.com or Sunday Todo at sunday@ccilearning.com.

Did your students take the PMR test at SCDC and fail? If so, retake opportunities are available.

There are 19 spots available for students to retake the exam. Complete this survey if you are interested in having your students take the PMR retake, and let us know your availability.

https://forms.office.com/r/Jh8A3wbBe7

Looking for a simple chapter fundraiser? Donate an auction item for Ignite the Future!

All proceeds from that item will be given to your chapter. 

Donations need to be received by April 15 at the WA DECA Office: 

15215 52^nd Ave. S Suite 105, Tukwila, WA 98188

Everett Aquasox

April 11

>> View Itinerary & Parking

Seattle Mariners

May 15

>> Purchase Tickets

This year, we offered members the opportunity to earn certification in Microsoft Office Suite and Project Management during SCDC!

Case Study: Creating a Marketing Plan for New Merchandise

Step into the role of the owner of Office Resale, a business that sells previously owned office furniture and decor. A business partner wants you to develop a marketing plan that will promote a new selection of merchandise.

Case Study: March Madness Sponsorships

Ever wonder why businesses jump at the chance to sponsor events like the March Madness Tournament? Or why it’s important for a sponsorship to align with a company’s brand values? Join Maggie and Jaden as they explore why companies sponsor sporting events, and how they determine if their big moves are scoring wins or needing more game time.

Non-Competitive Stock Market Game

The SIFMA Foundation is offering a non-competitive Stock Market Game running February 12 - April 19, 2024. 

Teacher Tip:

Research shows that students learn more when they are actively engaged in the classroom, rather than passively receiving information. This can be done through activities, discussions, and hands-on experiences. Need ideas? Click here.

ACAP's Free Summer 2024 Residency Week Accounting & Business Program at UW, now accepting applications!

Priority application deadline: April 12

Seattle ACAP (the Accounting Career Awareness Program) is pleased to invite applicants from WA state high school students of color to its Summer 2024 Residency Week program at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. ACAP’s mission is to help underrepresented students realize academic and career opportunities in accounting and business.

This free, week-long residential program for rising WA state high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors introduces participants to accounting and the many opportunities offered in a career field actively seeking to diversify its workforce. Participants reside on campus, learn in and out of the classroom, visit accounting firms, build valuable life skills, and network with other ACAP students and diverse professionals while enjoying a taste of campus life.

This program is 100% free and includes housing in campus dorms, food, and all activities. 

Apply here. Priority deadline is April 12, 2024. 

For more information: 

· Visit www.seattleacap.org

· View and download our brochure and our 2024 flyer!