1. Kristyn Lloyd & Peyton Hudson
DECA
Kristyn Lloyd & Peyton Hudson

3. History of DECA DECA- Distributive Education Clubs of America
Founded in 1946
Began as a “Marketing Club” that grew rapidly
Headquarters in Washington DC
Mission Statement: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

4. Involvement Non-profit and International organization
Over 215,000 members in the USA, Canada, China, Germany, Guam, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain
Conferences:
Compete High School and Collegiate Levels
judged by industry professionals
Scholarships available
Hands on learning- school enterprises

5. Competitive Events
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT + ADMINISTRATION Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making FINANCE Accounting Applications Series PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY Financial Literacy Promotion Project ENTREPRENEURSHIP International Business Plan
HOSPITALITY + TOURISM Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research MARKETING Apparel and Accessories Marketing Series Automotive Services Marketing Series Buying and Merchandising Operations Research Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making

6. Competitive Events Cont.
1-3 People in a group
10-30 of preparation time
10-15 minutes of interview
Case study, role play, or present plan
5-30 pages allowed

7. Conferences
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES CAREER PATHWAYS CONFERENCES CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES