Distributive Education Clubs of America Why DECA? Distributive Education Clubs of America

What is DECA? Mission To be the leading, innovative extra- curricular program for secondary school students in Ontario by creating professional partnerships and experiential learning opportunities that allow students to develop confidence, employability skills and demonstrate leadership.

Why DECA?

Recognition DECA's multitude of competitive events at the local, state/provincial and international level give everybody the chance to excel and come away with medals, trophies or scholarships. Whether your preference is writing or speaking, working in groups or individually, concentrating on a business plan or community service, there is a chance to express yourself in a DECA competition that suits your style.

Scholarships DECA awards more than $200,000 in scholarships each year. The more you participate in DECA activities and competitive events, the greater your chance for one of DECA's many scholarships.

Networking Through DECA you can build relationships with people who may play important roles in your future. Leaders from the business community participate with DECA as guest speakers, judges, advisory board members and sponsors for events.

By joining DECA you will develop: Resume Building By joining DECA you will develop: Business & Leadership Skills Participate in Community Service & Fundraising for National Organizations Develop Research and other Business Skills through Competition

Work Experience Whether in or out of the classroom, DECA's co– curricular program helps you experience real–world business situations. DECA provides online business simulations as well as role–play experiences that mirror workplace scenarios. Plus Through DECA activities such as School Store or competition, students develop real skills that can lead to jobs or internships

Civic Pride DECA members learn what it takes to make a difference to society. Whether it is a small project such as a DECA–sponsored community food drive or a national cause, such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association, DECA members reap the personal rewards of knowing they have had a positive impact on their community and the world.

Fun & Friendship Team–building games, dances and other social events are rewards for all of the effort that you put into securing a bright future through DECA.

What are the topics?

Testimonials Phyllis and Starry share their experience Aaron share his experience and how it may have assisted him to get into Ivy School of Business

How can I join? Read more about: Go to http://2013.deca.ca/ Students register themselves here:  htt://deca.ca/system/registration How can I join? Read more about: Go to http://2013.deca.ca/ Register on : http://deca.ca/system/registration It only costs $35.00 to register You must join by October 15st to be an official member We will meet on Thursday after school. You will go through cases and scenarios. On Sept 29th, 2014 I am going to a full orientation day and I get to take 6 students with me. TALK TO ME MS. KATZ