Advisor Webinars

As part of professional development activities for chartered association advisors and chapter advisors, webinar meetings are provided on a variety of topics for the Collegiate DECA and high school DECA divisions. Advisors have the opportunity to participate in free webinar presentations featuring content experts. Webinars are approximately one hour in length and focus on timely association management and chapter management issues.

UPCOMING WEBINARS



OCTOBER 2011

October 18, 2011
3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT

RAISING THE STANDARD FOR RETAIL EDUCATION: NEW RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTORS AND STUDENTS

With input from employers, NRF Foundation has developed a series of professional certification and training programs that ensure the next generation of retail workers enter the industry with increased knowledge to succeed -- and advance. In this webinar, hear about instructor-led curriculum and industry certifications, that incorporate national industry skills standards and help prepare learners for careers that are crucial to the retail industry.

Presenters: Angela Elder, Director of Certification and Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation and Sarah Conrad, Sr. Director of Learning Initiatives, NRF Foundation

Registration is limited to 25 participants, but an archive of the session will be available.

NOVEMBER 2011

November 2, 2011
3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT

SAFEWAY AND DECA: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE MODEL FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS IN INNER-CITY SCHOOLS

Find out how DECA and Safeway, Inc. have worked to develop a model that enhances education by establishing DECA chapters in inner-city schools.

Presenters: Robert De Santiago, Vons - a Safeway Company; Kristin DiScala, Safeway, Inc. and Brycen Woodley, California DECA Association Advisor

DECEMBER 2011

December 6, 2011
3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT

CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS WITH DECA IMAGES

Whether you are looking for pirate hats or t-shirts, find out how DECA Images can assist your chapter or chartered association with finding the right product the right price. Learn about the design process from start to finish and see samples of customized items.

Presenter: Julie Kandik, Director of DECA Images

JANUARY 2012

January 10, 2012
3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT

CHARTERED ASSOCIATION NEW ADVISOR UPDATE

This webinar is for new advisors of chartered associations.

Presenter: Carol Borskey, Professional Development Specialist

January 11, 2012
3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) UPDATE

Chapter advisors and chartered association advisors are invited to attend this webinar to learn the latest in CTE programs.

January 24, 2012
3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT

STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE FUNDRAISING

Chapter advisors and chartered association advisors are invited to attend this webinar for strategies for effective fundraising

TBD

DECA'S IMPACT ON TEACHING AND LEARNING

A webinar for state directors, certifying institutions and administrators that shares DECA's impact on teaching and learning in its pursuit to prepare college and career ready students.

Presenter: Ed Davis, Executive Director and Michelle Walker, Director of Education


FEBRUARY 2012

TBD

DECA INTERNATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE UPDATE

A webinar for association advisors of high school DECA about preparation for the International Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Presenter: Shirlee Kyle, Assistant Executive Director, High School Division

TBD

COLLEGIATE DECA INTERNATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE UPDATE

A webinar for association advisors of Collegiate DECA about preparation for the International Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Presenter: Jeff Collins, Assistant Executive Director, Collegiate Division

MARCH 2012

TBD

GRANTWRITING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

A webinar for association advisors on tips for effective grantwriting and grant sources.

TBD

INDUSTRY TRENDS IN FINANCE, HOSPITALITY, MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING

A webinar for association advisors and chapter advisors on trends in the fields of finance, hospitality, management and marketing.

MAY 2012

MAY 15, 2012
3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT

BEST PRACTICES FOR CHARTERED ASSOCIATIONS

A webinar for association advisors on tips for association management.

ARCHIVED WEBINARS

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