What is the primary focus of the Ignite Leadership Academies?

The primary focus of the Ignite Leadership Academies is to elevate personal DECA experiences, enhancing the skills and knowledge that members have gained through their involvement in DECA. This program is designed to empower students by providing them with leadership training, networking opportunities, and insights that can directly influence their participation and growth within the organization. By emphasizing personal development within the context of DECA, the program encourages members to take their experiences to a higher level, helping them become more effective leaders and active contributors to their chapters.

Other aspects such as enhancing financial literacy, developing critical thinking skills, and improving public speaking abilities are valuable in their own right but are not the central focus of the Ignite Leadership Academies. Instead, these may be components of the broader DECA curriculum or skills that members naturally improve as a result of their participation in various activities, including those offered by Ignite.