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What is DECA. DECA is a co-curricular organization dedicated to enhancing marketing, management, and entrepreneurship education DECA enhances classroom instruction by providing conferences and competitions that model real world experiences
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What is DECA • DECA is a co-curricular organization dedicated to enhancing marketing, management, and entrepreneurship education • DECA enhances classroom instruction by providing conferences and competitions that model real world experiences • In 2007 North Carolina DECA had over 5,000 members and 144 school chapters.
What is DECA cont. • DECA - an association of marketing StudentsDECA is a Association of Marketing Students, and is designed to complement, supplement, and strengthen the marketing education curriculum and instructional program. DECA members develop a better understanding of the business world, become conscious of their civic obligations, and develop social poise and leadership ability. The DECA program of work includes activities related to class work and participation in community projects, district meetings, and completive events.
DECA is • DECA stands for Distributive Education Clubs of America. DECA emphasizes importance of core studies. It helps students develop leadership skills as well as teamwork. DECA makes it possible for students to be successful in business, decision-making, goal setting, building self-awareness and responsible citizenship.The American Vocational Association established DECA in 1946 in Washington, D.C. DECA is a student-centered organization whose program of leadership and personal development is designed specifically for students enrolled in marketing education classes. DECA is the only student organization operating in 50 states, that attract individuals to productive careers in marketing, management, and merchandising. It is a co-curricular organization and services as an integral part of the class room instructional program. DECA is important to the individual student, the school. and the business community.
DECA’s Mission • 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 service. • DECA is committed to the advocacy of marketing education and the growth of business and education partnerships.
DECA Creed • I believe in the future which I am planning for myself in the field of marketing and management, and in the opportunities which my vocation offers. • I believe in fulfilling the highest measure of service to my vocation, my fellow beings, my country and my God- that by doing so I will be rewarded with personal satisfaction and material wealth. • I believe in the democratic philosophies of private enterprise and competition, and in the freedoms of this nation-that these philosophies allow for the fullest development of my individual abilities • I believe that by doing my best to live according to these high principles, I will be of greater service both to myself and mankind.