LRTC DECA chapter recognized for Outstanding School-Based Enterprise (SBE) February 11, 2021WOLFEBORO — Pro Depot, the school-based enterprise at Lakes Region Technology Center was among 246 school-based enterprises achieving gold certification in the 2020-2021 school year and will be recognized during DECA's Virtual International Career Development Conference this April 19-23. A school-based enterprise (SBE) is an entrepreneurial operation in a school setting that provides goods and services to meet the needs of the market. SBEs are managed and operated by students as hands-on learning laboratories that integrate National Curriculum Standards in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA advisors have utilized this effective educational tool for over four decades to provide their students with realistic and practical learning experiences that reinforce classroom instruction, enhance 21st century skill development, and prepare students for college and careers.