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Since 1946, DECA has been preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
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Haley B. & Chailey P. 1st Place - IMCE

DECA Members Gain 21st Century Skills

Through participation in DECA activities, 92% DECA members say they learned how to communicate thoughts and ideas, how to organize a presentation and more about what businesses expect from employees, while gaining problem solving skills.
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Morgan A. and Morgan S. presenting the Alzheimer's Association of Omaha a $3000.00 check.

DECA Members are Leaders

More than 90% of DECA members say their experience empowered them to be an effective leader and connected school to the real world. Nearly 80% of DECA members say DECA helped them recognize the benefit of community service.
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Gabi J.'s Community Service Project--Bulldog Day of Service

DECA Members are Motivated for the Future

DECA members say their experience prepared them academically for college and career (88%), influenced their college plans (68%), influenced their career plans (75%) and influenced their interest in entrepreneurship and owning a business (61%).

BURKEDECA prepares the next generation to be:

ACADEMICALLY PREPARED
DECA members are ambitious, high-achieving leaders equipped to conquer the challenges of their aspirations
PROFESSIONALLY RESPONSIBLE
DECA members are poised professionals with ethics, integrity and high standards
COMMUNITY ORIENTED
Recognizing the benefit of service and responsibility to the community, DECA members continually impact and improve their local and broader communities.
EXPERIENCED LEADERS
DECA members are empowered through experience to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building and project implementation.

Why you should join BURKEDECA

How to join BURKEDECA!

Are you in one of these classes at Burke?
  • Accounting
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing
  • Management & Leadership
  • Principles of Business, Marketing, & Management
Email Mr. Dalton (jay.dalton@ops.org) to be added to the Burke DECA Team, and then click the button below to become an official paid member.
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