Georgia DECA hosts the 62nd Annual International Career Development Conference!

Over four hundred marketing students and DECA members along with DECA advisors/chaperones from Georgia attended the 62nd Annual National DECA 2008 International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, April 26-30. Students experienced an awesome time of competing, participating in leadership academies, attending workshops and seminars, campaigning, going to Six
Flags, sightseeing, etc.

Competitors from around the world were tested on their skill and proficiency in various career and skill areas through managerial decision-making role plays or their skills were measured through their development of a 30-page business plan and an oral defense of their research and conclusions to business professionals. Industry icons, like Foot Locker, Art Institute, J.C. Penney, etc., helped DECA identify the skills that were tested and judged at the DECA’s competitive events.

DECA’s renowned Competitive Events Program uses role-play events, comprehensive tests, online simulations and written projects to evaluate the academic and job skills their members develop in their marketing education classes, workplace experiences and through the DECA activities. Both the education and business communities recognize these skill sets as essential for future success.

DECA operates in all 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, Germany and Korea preparing its membership for careers in marketing, management and entrepreneurship.

First Place in the Nation Fashion Merchandise Promotion Plan Hillary Harper, North Hall High School	First Place in the Nation Internet Marketing Business Plan Mary Agramonte, Kyle Ware, & Trevor Yokum, South Forsyth