DECA's objective is to support the development of marketing
and management skills in career areas such as hospitality,
finance, sales and service, business administration and
entrepreneurship. Programs and activities tailored to the
specific career interest of students and include technical
skills, basic scholastic and communication skills, human
relations and employability skills, with a strong emphasis
on economics and free enterprise.
DECA provides recognition and leadership activities directly
related to attainment of specific occupational and leadership
skills. DECA's mission establishes clear criteria for its
programs and activities.
The mission of DECA, Inc. is to enhance the co-curricular
education of students with interest in marketing, management
and entrepreneurship. DECA helps students to develop skills
and competence for marketing careers, to build self-esteem,
to experience leadership and to practice community service.
DECA is committed to the advocacy of marketing and education
and the growth of business/education partnerships.
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