CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (CTSO) What is DECA? CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (CTSO) Premiere student marketing association NC Members 7,070 (8% increase) Need to be in OR have successfully completed at least one Marketing Education course and complete an application and interview
What are the goals of DECA? To prepare marketing education students for the business world To develop leadership characteristics To develop self-confidence and self- acceptance To develop a greater understanding of our competitive, free enterprise system
Motivational involvement Competitive involvement Why should I join DECA? Sense of belonging Group participation Motivational involvement Competitive involvement Personal growth and development
4 Points of the DECA Emblem DECA FACTS Publications National - DECA Dimensions State - The North Carolina DECA Connection DECA Colors Blue and Gold 4 Points of the DECA Emblem Leadership Development Vocational Understanding Civic Consciousness Social Intelligence National headquarters – Reston, VA NC headquarters – Raleigh, NC
Developing Leaders for Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship DECA Tagline Developing Leaders for Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship
National Regions Divisions State Regions Organization of DECA Central North Atlantic Southern Western Divisions High school Delta Epsilon Chi Collegiate Alumni Professional State Regions Blue Ridge Metrolina Cornucopia Triad Dixie Pines
What do you do in DECA? Competitive Events: Individual and team written events Individual series events Management team decision making events Chapter written events and projects
What COULD you do in DECA? (con’t) Conferences Marketing Leadership Conference (MLC) State Leadership Conference (SLC) Southern Region Conference (SRC) Marketing Competitive Events Conference (MCEC) State Career Development Conference (CDC) International Career Development Conference (ICDC)
What do you do in DECA? (con’t) Scholarships Leadership development Social interaction Civic involvement Marketing competency enrichment
What NEXT? Fee to join - $20 (Cash or check – JHS) MONTHLY meetings during school year – you must participate! Let Ms. Draime know if you are interested and complete an application and 2 teacher recommendations!
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