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Introduction to DECA

Introduction to DECA. “Make It Count ”. Career & Technical Education. A course or set of courses designed to prepare students for specific careers - also called Career Education .

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Introduction to DECA

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  1. Introduction to DECA “Make It Count”

  2. Career & Technical Education A course or set of courses designed to prepare students for specific careers - also called Career Education. Includes: Agriculture, Business, Family & Consumer Science, Furniture Manufacturing, Journalism, and Marketing Education

  3. Marketing Education A course designed to provide students with fundamental skills and concepts needed for success in careers in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Frameworks 1.1

  4. Entrepreneurship The process of starting and operating your own business. Frameworks 9.5

  5. Parts of Marketing Education • Classroom Instruction– What we are doing now! • Work-Based Learning – Optional. For those students who either leave school early, and/or want the additional one unit of credit available each semester for their work experience. • DECA Chapter Activities – Includes State and National Competition. Also includes projects for Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

  6. DECA Chapter Activities • Fall Leadership Conference at the Pulaski Tech in North Little Rock • DECA Week Activities • MDA Project • ACH Project • Food Drive • State Competition • International Competition

  7. DECA Officers • President • Vice President • Secretary • Reporter • Historian

  8. What is DECA’s mission? DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high school and colleges across the globe.

  9. DECA’s Guiding Principles DECA prepares the next generation to be: • Academically Prepared • DECA members are ambitious, high-achieving leaders equipped to conquer the challenges of their aspirations.

  10. DECA’s Guiding Principles • Community Oriented • Recognizing the benefit of service and responsibility to the community, DECA members continually impact and improve their local and broader communities.

  11. DECA’s Guiding Principles • Professionally Responsible • DECA members are poised professionals with ethics, integrity and high standards.

  12. DECA’s Guiding Principles • Experienced Leaders • DECA members are empowered through experience to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building and project implementation.

  13. What does DECA do? • Integrates into classroom instruction • Applies classroom learning to DECA’s competitive events program • Connects to business • Promotes competition, free enterprise, and entrepreneurship

  14. What does DECA do? • DECA enhances the preparation for collegeand careers by providing co-curricular programs that integrate into classroom instruction.

  15. DECA is Co-Curricular • DECA is a co-curricular organization NOT an extra-curricular activity - this means that DECA activities are directly related to classroom instruction. • DECA has more than 185,000 high school members participating through 5,000 chapters in all 50 states Guam, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia and 8 countries. Frameworks 1.1

  16. History and Growth of DECA • DECA began during the period between 1937 and 1942 and was primarily referred to as D.E. Clubs • These initial Clubs were formed primarily because students who were enrolled in D.E. classes were working after school and did not have time to participate in extra-curricular activities such as athletics - so they formed their own organization.

  17. History and Growth of DECA • DECA was officially founded in 1946at the National level. This photograph is from one of the early National DECA meetings.

  18. History and Growth of DECA • The Harrison DECA Chapter was officially chartered in 1957. • Dwight Eisenhower was President of the United States. • The Soviets launched the first artificial satellite – Sputnik. • The Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles.

  19. Organization of National DECA • Arkansas was one of the first 17 charter states that founded DECA in 1946. • There are over 5,000 high school DECA chapters across the nation and the world. • DECA has two primary divisions: high school and collegiate. • The collegiate division has more than 15,000 members in 200 chapters in 36 states and Canada.

  20. Organization of National DECA • The permanent home for National DECA was constructed in 1975 at 1908 Association Drive in Reston, Virginia.

  21. Organization of National DECA • DECA, Incorporated • - This group of people consists of the adults who are responsible for the student program. They are the state advisors.

  22. Organization of National DECA • DECA Board of Directors • - This term refers to the 15 members who are elected or appointed by DECA, Inc. to set policy for national DECA.

  23. Organization of National DECA • National Advisory Board • - This group consists of representatives of donor companies who lend financial support to DECA. They serve in an advisory capacity to DECA, Inc.

  24. Organization of National DECA • The National DECA Publication is “DECA Direct”

  25. Organization of National DECA • Edward Davis is the Executive Director for National DECA.

  26. Organization of National DECA DECA Has Four (4) Regions: • Western Region • Central Region • North Atlantic Region • Southern Region – Arkansas is in this region

  27. DECA Facts and Information The DECA Theme Changes Each Year Our Theme for 2013-14 “DECA: Make It Count”

  28. DECA Facts and Information The DECA Code of Ethics - A list of statements outlining the moral and ethical standards that all DECA members should be willing to adhere to.

  29. The DECA Code of Ethics As a DECA Member: I will be sincere and honest.  I will accept each task with confidence in my ability to perform my own work at a high standard. I will strive with the guidance of my family, teachers, advisors, business persons, and my own initiative, to do my best in making my community, state, and nation a better place to live. I will strive to develop a cooperative attitude and will exercise tact and respect for other individuals. I will be steadfast in my beliefs and in my responsibilities as a citizen. I will demonstrate good sportsmanship in competition by being modest in victory and gracious in defeat.

  30. DECA Facts and Information • Arkansas DECA • Mr. Jim Brock is the Arkansas DECA State Advisor. • There are 35 DECA chapters in Arkansas. • The Arkansas DECA Chronicle is the Arkansas DECA State Publication. Mr. Jim Brock has also served as the President of the National DECA Board of Directors.

  31. DECA Facts and Information Central Arkansas DECA Leadership Conference October 7, 2013 North Little Rock, Arkansas

  32. DECA Facts and Information International Career Development Conference May 3-7, 2014 Atlanta, Georgia

  33. DECA Facts and Information State DECA Competition Arkansas State Career Development Conference Holiday Inn Springdale, Arkansas March 2 and 3, 2014

  34. DECA Competitive Events • Principles of Business Administration Events • Management Team Decision Making Events • Individual Series Events • Business Operations Research Events • Chapter Team Events • Business Management &Entrepreneurship Events • Marketing Representative Events • Online Events • Special Activities Over $ 40,000 awarded to competition winners

  35. Principles of Business Administration Events • Principles of BusinessManagement and Administration • Principles of Finance • Principles of Hospitality and Tourism • Principles of Marketing These events require that students complete the written exam from the Business Administration Core and make a presentation to the judges. Students have 10 minutes to prep before seeing the judges.

  36. Management Team Decision Making • Business Law and Ethics Team • Buying and Merchandising Team • Financial Services Management Team • Hospitality Services Management Team • Marketing Communications Team • Sports and Entertainment Marketing Management Team • Travel and Tourism Marketing Management Team These events require that two students work as a team to solve a case study. The students have 30 minutes to collaborate and prep before seeing the judges. Students will also take a written exam.

  37. Individual Series Events • Accounting Applications • Apparel & Accessories Marketing • Automotive Services Marketing • Business Finance • Business Services Marketing • Food Marketing • Hotel & Lodging Management • Human Resources Management • Marketing Management • Quick Service Restaurant Management • Restaurant and Food Service Management • Retail Merchandising • Sports and Entertainment Marketing Students work independently with 10 minutes of prep time before seeing the judges. A written exam is also required.

  38. DECA Offers Scholarships Over $250,000 Awarded Last Year to National DECA Members

  39. Recognitions • A program completer in Marketing • Completed both semesters of the Marketing Class (1 Credit) • Completed at least both semesters of Small Business Operations(1 Credit) • Completed CBA • Program completers receive cord to wear at graduation.

  40. In order to participate in any DECA activities you must pay your dues! The National dues are $8.00 per year, state dues are $5.00 per year, and local dues are $2.00 for a total of $15 Friday, September 13

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