Resources for members.
Official guides, exam practice and competition preparation for the 2026–2027 season.
Know what the judge is looking for
Every roleplay and exam is built on performance indicators by career cluster. Use the official lists to identify the knowledge and skills for your event.
Two ways to present your ideas
In a roleplay, you receive a business scenario and performance indicators, prepare within your event’s time limit and present your recommendation to a judge. Written events involve researching and developing a project or plan in advance, then presenting it under that event’s guidelines. Check the official requirements before you begin.
Practice the business knowledge test
Practice before NorCal, review missed questions and focus your study on the instructional areas for your event.
Get ready for NorCal and State
NorCal runs January 15–17, 2027 in Santa Clara. SCDC runs February 25–28, 2027 in Anaheim. Expect scheduled competitive events, professional attire and opportunities to learn and connect; confirm travel and chapter arrangements with your advisors.
Prepare your three-minute talk
Explore the theme, talk format, scoring categories and event schedule.
Make practice count
- Time each practice round and leave room for a clear closing.
- Use real companies, trends or data to support your ideas.
- Speak clearly and connect each recommendation to the prompt or performance indicators.
- Practice out loud with a partner and ask for specific feedback.