What is the focus of DECA’s community service projects?

DECA's community service projects primarily concentrate on engaging with and supporting local business initiatives. This focus allows members to connect with their communities and understand the impact of businesses at the local level. By participating in community service, DECA members can foster relationships with local businesses, enhance civic responsibility, and contribute positively to their communities.

This involvement not only helps local businesses thrive but also provides DECA members with practical experiences that are invaluable in their career development and in understanding how businesses operate within their communities. Through these projects, members learn the importance of corporate social responsibility and the role businesses play in contributing to communal welfare.

The other options, while potentially aligned with some DECA initiatives, do not accurately capture the specific focus of community service projects. For instance, building a business plan pertains more to entrepreneurial education, increasing awareness about entrepreneurship focuses more on educational outreach rather than community service, and developing financial literacy is a topic that is essential but not specifically the central aim of community service efforts.