What is one way DECA promotes community service?

DECA promotes community service primarily by encouraging chapters to plan and execute service projects. This approach empowers members to engage directly with their communities, allowing them to identify local needs and develop initiatives to address those needs through hands-on involvement. By taking on these projects, DECA members not only contribute to their communities but also enhance their leadership skills, learn valuable teamwork experiences, and gain a deeper understanding of the impact of service.

While partnering with local businesses is a valuable strategy for gaining support and resources, it does not directly represent how DECA promotes community service on an individual level. Similarly, organizing fundraising events and providing volunteer hours for competitions may contribute to community engagement, but they do not encapsulate the core mission of fostering direct involvement and initiative in service projects as well as planning and executing those projects does. Thus, the emphasis on creating and managing service initiatives reflects DECA's commitment to instilling a sense of responsibility and civic duty among its members.