Hillcrest HS DECA Students Attend Fall Leadership Conference

Hillcrest Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) students Taliah Woodson (President), Ron Luu (Vice President), Francis Brown (Treasurer), Tyler Allen, Destiny Jackson, and Kandi Pickett were recently accompanied by Coordinator Dana Benda to attend the annual DECA Fall Leadership Conference in Oak Brook. During the trip students attended numerous hands-on sessions, such as “Get Hired”, “Competitive Excellence” and “Strong Soft Skills” that will guide them to success for competition. These sessions focused on performance indicators, written tests, professional skills, and making good first impressions during mock interviews and real world jobs. Students also learned about the art of firm handshakes and (A)lways (B)e (C)losing: a process of how to close a financial deal with an investor. Towards the ending of the trip two class officers got the chance to view the state candidate’s election speeches, and vote for the DECA President and Vice President for the Illinois chapter. These Hillcrest students will continue to benefit from these business connections and skills in the years to come as they have taken advantage of some of the career-readying programs available at Hillcrest High School. For more information, please contact HIllcrest DECA coordinator Dana Benda at dbenda@bhsd228.com.

DECA Students at the Oak Brook Fall Leadership Conference: Kandi Pickett, Tyler Allen, Destiny Jackson, Ron Luu, Francis Brown, and Taliah Woodson.