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DECA
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DECA is a nationally recognized student organization that prepares high school students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Through hands-on learning, competitive events, leadership development, and community involvement, DECA empowers students to become academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders.
As a member of DECA, students have the opportunity to:
- Compete in regional, state, and international business competitions
- Develop real-world skills in areas such as business strategy, public speaking, and project management
- Network with peers and professionals across the country
- Participate in leadership conferences and career development events
Whether you're interested in launching your own business, pursuing a career in business, or simply building confidence and leadership skills, DECA offers a dynamic and supportive environment to grow and succeed.
Want to join NCHS DECA? Come to our meetings every Tuesday at 7:10 A.M. in the Little Theatre. Ask for a member application form.
Contact Information:
Chapter Advisor:Kevin PiketEmail: NCHSDeca@naperville203.orgSocial Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nchsdeca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCHSDECA
Competitive Events
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PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EVENTS
• Principles of Business Management and Administration
• Principles of Finance
• Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
• Principles of MarketingTEAM DECISION MAKING EVENTS
• Business Law and Ethics
• Buying and Merchandising
• Financial Services
• Hospitality Services
• Marketing Communications
• Sports and Entertainment Marketing
• Travel and TourismINDIVIDUAL SERIES EVENTS
• Accounting Applications
• Apparel and Accessories Marketing
• Automotive Services Marketing
• Business Finance
• Business Services Marketing
• Food Marketing
• Hotel and Lodging Management
• Human Resources Management
• Marketing Management
• Quick Serve Restaurant Management
• Restaurant and Food Service Management
• Retail Merchandising• Sports and Entertainment MarketingBUSINESS OPERATIONS RESEARCH EVENTS
• Event Guidelines
• Business Services
• Buying and Merchandising
• Finance
• Hospitality and Tourism• Sports and EntertainmentCHAPTER TEAM EVENTS
• Event Guidelines
• Community Service Project
• Creative Marketing Project
• Entrepreneurship Promotion Project
• Financial Literacy Promotion Project
• Learn and Earn Project• Public Relations ProjectBUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENTS
• Event Guidelines
• Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan
• Entrepreneurship Participating-Independent
• Entrepreneurship Participating-Franchising
• Entrepreneurship Written
• Entrepreneurship-Growing Your Business• International Business PlanMARKETING REPRESENTATIVE EVENTS
• Event Guidelines
• Advertising Campaign
• Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan• Sports and Entertainment Promotion PlanPROFESSIONAL SELLING EVENTS
• Event Guidelines• Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling• Professional Selling EventONLINE EVENTS
• Event Guidelines
• Stock Market Game
• Virtual Business Challenges-Personal Finance, Restaurant, Retailing and Sports
Get more information about competitive events at www.deca.org
