What is DECA?
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA enhances the co-curricular education of members through a comprehensive learning program that integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. DECA’s activities assist in the development of academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leader.
Do I have to take the class to be in the Club?
At Lakeville South, there is a DECA Club AND Class. You do NOT have to be in the class to join the club, although it is highly recommended as it will teach you valuable skills that will benefit you in competition.
Will I be able to play sports/commit to other activities combined with DECA?
Here's the great thing about DECA- you get what you put in! You can do the bare minimum for competitions or you can compete in every single project available, it's up to how much you are willing to commit to.
Why should I join DECA?
Here's the bottom line: whether you would like to have a career in business or not, DECA is going to provide you with amazing opportunities and experiences that will help you regardless. DECA will teach you great leadership and communication skills, as well as open up a whole new world of networking with over 200,000 high school students nationwide. You could have the chance to travel and most importantly, make new friendships that will last a lifetime!
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA enhances the co-curricular education of members through a comprehensive learning program that integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition. DECA’s activities assist in the development of academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leader.
Do I have to take the class to be in the Club?
At Lakeville South, there is a DECA Club AND Class. You do NOT have to be in the class to join the club, although it is highly recommended as it will teach you valuable skills that will benefit you in competition.
Will I be able to play sports/commit to other activities combined with DECA?
Here's the great thing about DECA- you get what you put in! You can do the bare minimum for competitions or you can compete in every single project available, it's up to how much you are willing to commit to.
Why should I join DECA?
Here's the bottom line: whether you would like to have a career in business or not, DECA is going to provide you with amazing opportunities and experiences that will help you regardless. DECA will teach you great leadership and communication skills, as well as open up a whole new world of networking with over 200,000 high school students nationwide. You could have the chance to travel and most importantly, make new friendships that will last a lifetime!