Is it good to join DECA?

One of the best aspects of DECA is that when students decide to become members, they get the chance to take part in lots of annual events and trips. While the event is a competition, there is so much more that students get out of it than just the chance to win prizes and recognition.

What is the point of DECA?

The organization’s mission statement is: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Does DECA look good on a college application?

DECA is quite an excellent club when it comes to college applications – however, it all depends on how you frame it – it could also act as a double edged sword that could work against you.

What DECA has taught me?

DECA boiled down is a business club. It teaches students far more than basic business concepts though. DECA teaches the people skills needed in everyday life that school does not teach. DECA teaches everyting from a proper handshake to conveyingand presenting your thoughts and ideas effectively.

How much does it cost to join DECA?

DECA Inc. membership dues are $10 USD per person (student, advisor, alumni and professional) for the collegiate division plus appropriate chartered association dues. The list of dues is available for high school and college and automatically appears for your chartered association in the online membership system.

Is DECA good for business?

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. The career focus is in areas of business, but you will benefit from DECA if you have an interest in medicine, engineering, or any other career field.

Who is the target audience for DECA?

DECA serves students in grades nine through twelve with interests in market- ing, business management, finance, and hospitality and tourism career fields.

What are the 4 principles of DECA?

Our attributes and values describe DECA’s priorities and standards. We value competence, innovation, integrity and teamwork.

Why should a student join DECA?

If you are like me and are very competitive, DECA is just the organization for you. In these clusters you can compete in role plays, written events, projects, and so much more. It gives you the chance not only to discover what your interested in but to also win and compete against people around the world.

Is DECA an extracurricular?

DECA is not extracurricular. Rather, DECA is co-curricular and designed to be an integral part of the classroom instructional program.

Who can join DECA?

WHO CAN BE A DECA MEMBER? DECA membership is available to students with career interests in marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality and management in grades nine through twelve. DECA membership is also open to DECA advisors, alumni and professional members.

How will DECA help you prepare for the workplace?

DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. DECA prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible and experienced leaders.