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What is DECA?

What is DECA?. Distributive Education Clubs of America “DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.”. DECA Focuses On:. DECA prepares the next generation to be:

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What is DECA?

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  1. What is DECA? • Distributive Education Clubs of America • “DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.”

  2. DECA Focuses On: • DECA prepares the next generation to be: • Academically Prepared • Community Oriented • Professionally Responsible • Experienced Leaders • Real-world skills • All areas of business • Knowledge and Application • Networking

  3. Lynbrook DECA Statistics • Founded 6 years ago with 20 members • Grown to 171 members in 2013 • In the past three years: • 419 cumulative members • 6 Silicon Valley District Officers • 1 State Officer • 46 international qualifiers • 4 international winners • On-campus adviser

  4. DECA Competitive Events • Role Plays • Quick critical thinking • 1-on-1 interview • Written Events • Business plans • Entrepreneurship • Marketing Plans • Operations Research • Presentation element

  5. Corporate Partner Projects Create and Present YouTube Videos Entrepreneurship Challenge: Present Business Solution FIDM: Present and Put together forecasted a fashion “look” Finish Line Challenge: Marketing application for Finish Line

  6. DECA Stock Market Game Purpose: Develop and manage a simulated stock portfolio online • Objectives/ Requirements • Develop investment strategies based on expectations of growth, diversification and stability • Analyze portfolio performance and strategy effectiveness • Started on Sept 3, ends at Oct 20

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  8. FAQs Cost of joining DECA? • Technically “free”...BUT? • DONATIONS! • We will go more in-depth on the situation at parent night! DECA vs. FBLA? • Real world applications vs. technical aspects presentations vs. tests • DECA events cover a wide variety of business aspects--something for everyone! For more information, visit lhsdeca.org Major changes? More effective study sessions Interactive website for members Switchover from FB group to page Consistent video lessons/updates AND MUCH MORE! For more information, visit lhsdeca.org

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