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Welcome to the 2026 CDC Virtual Workshops

Thank you for transitioning to the virtual setting! We are excited to continue hosting these workshops online. Simply click on provided link to join the Zoom session and be part of the experience. We look forward to seeing there!

2026 Opening Session
Featuring Marshall Bailly and Your State Officer Team

8:30 - 10:00

Please join us for welcoming remarks from Delaware DECA President, Alision Lynch. We will introduce our 2026-2027 Delaware DECA State Officer Candidates. They will each deliver their candidacy speeches.  To close our session we will welcome our Keynote Speaker, Marshall Bailly.

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"Leadership Initiatives' Live International Business Consultation

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Leadership Initiatives will host a live international business consultation for DECA students with real business leaders in the developing world. Engage in a dynamic experience as you collaborate on authentic advertising strategies for enterprises in sub-Saharan Africa. Gain insights into the realm of International Business and forge connections with accomplished business owners. This is your chance to explore the remarkable achievements of Leadership Initiatives Interns in advertising, finance, and business development, inspiring you to embark on your own journey in the world of international business and development.”

Digital Brain Interface
Jon Bell: AI Uncovered: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

11:15  - 12:00

AI will either be your superpower or your blind spot—there's no middle ground. Join Jon Bell from the UD First State AI Institute to cut through the hype: what AI can really do today, how it's already reshaping the careers you're preparing for, and the scams and tricks you need to see coming. Real stories. Real opportunities. Real risks. Walk away knowing what you actually need to stay ahead.

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Sate Officer Interest Workshop

1:00 - 1:45

Discover what it means to truly be a state officer. Learn the duties and responsibilities of being a state officer as well as the planning that goes into CDC from an alumni. 

Passcode:  694326

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Voting Delegates Session

2:00 - 4:00

Only open to voting delegates to engage with our past Alumni and review the speeches, resumes and written answers of our officer candidates. 

Passcode:  378276

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Launch Your Side Hustle - Entrepreneurship in Under an hour

2:15 - 3:00

Stop thinking about a side hustle… start one!
In this fast, high-energy session, you’ll learn how to turn an idea into a real side hustle in under an hour - no money, no experience needed. You’ll leave with a clear plan, real tools, and the confidence to launch.
 

Meeting ID: 865 1916 9440

Passcode: 796442

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