Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Feb 03 — Florida DECA, which every year prepares thousands of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs across the state for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management, has partnered with global education company Kaplan to enhance student readiness for higher education and professional careers. Through this collaboration, Florida DECA has launched a dedicated Kaplan portal for its members, providing discounted access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test preparation for major standardized admissions exams, including the SAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®, GMAT®, and GRE®, in addition to others. Kaplan will also award a limited number of Florida DECA members with free comprehensive test prep courses and complimentary access to its AI-powered KapAdvisor™ Premium for Parents college admissions, which empowers parents to be constructive partners in their children’s admissions journey.
James Benedict, executive director, Florida DECA, said:
“This partnership reflects our commitment to preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs through hands-on learning and competition. By providing our members special access to Kaplan’s high-quality resources, we are helping them reach their academic goals and build the skills they need to succeed in their future careers.”
Amit Schlesinger, executive director, Kaplan, said:
“We’re excited to partner with Florida DECA in supporting the next generation of leaders. By making high-quality test prep more accessible and affordable to its 17,000-strong membership, we hope to equip these talented students with the tools and confidence they need to achieve their academic goals and reach their full potential.”
Florida DECA members and their parents are encouraged to stay connected through email and DECA’s social media channels, where important updates, announcements, and upcoming opportunities will be shared.