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 2010 DECA International Career Development Conference - Louisville, KY

 This year we had fourteen students compete at the 2010 DECA Career Development Conference in Louisville, KY.  Three students qualified for finals earning "Top 16" in their particular event.  Junior Allie Jorgensen and Senior Allison Benna in the Fashion Promotion event and senior Abby Taubner in the Technical Sales event.  There were over 13,000 students from all over the world competing in over 50 marketing related events.  The opening and closing ceremonies were held at Freedom Hall home of the Louisville University Cardinals.  We had the opportunity to also see Churchill Downs, Louisville Slugger Museum, Lady Antebellum Concert, Louisville Bats minor league baseball team, and stay at the prestigous Galt House in the "heart of downtown Louisville".  Next year the International DECA Career Development Conference will be held in Orlando, Florida.   

 WHAT IS DECA?

DECA is a student organization of marketing and entrepreneurship students.  It is a basic component of a Marketing Education program, which supports and enhances, related school based and work based learning

DECA provides students with skills and knowledge to succeed in the new global economy.

DECA is a local, state and national organization of goal-oriented youth with career interests in marketing, management and entrepreneurship.

DECA'S MISSION STATEMENT

"The mission of DECA is to enhance the co-curricular education of students with interests in marketing, management and entrepreneurship.  DECA helps students develop skills and competence for marketing careers, build self esteem, experience leadership and practice community involvement.  DECA is committed to the advocacy of marketing and the growth of business and education partnerships."

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DECA?

Enables students to achieve high academic and occupational standards.

Develops meaningful partnerships.

Links school based learning to the real world of work and family.

Motivates youth to become better students and productive citizens.

Develops school and community leaders.

Enhances student self-esteem and self-confidence.     

HOW DOES DECA ENHANCE SCHOOL-TO-CAREER TRANSITION?

DECA serves as a vehicle to transition students into their life's career.

DECA helps to develop a world-class workforce.

Students learn how to communicate in real world situations, solve problems and work in teams.

Students gain respect for the dignity of work while developing high standards.

Business people involved with DECA can:

Capitalize on access to some of the best prepared employees,
         Improve the relevance of the curriculum in the educational system,
         Make a difference in the lives of individual students,
         Serve as a positive role model, mentor or training sponsor.

Partnerships between businesses and DECA are win-win experiences:

              Business people renew their faith in young people and gain personal satisfaction,
              Students gain a positive image of business and business people,
              Students see relevance of school and work,
              Students make informed career decisions,
              Marketing educators align their curriculum to the real world.

HOW CAN YOU BECOME A DECA MEMBER?

1)  As a junior or senior: enroll in Marketing X, Entrepreneurship Y, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Sales & Advertising, or Advanced Marketing Independent Study Classes

2) As a freshman or sophomore: enroll in World of Business class and contact teacher to sign up

* Cost is $10.00 per year, which includes local, state, and national membership