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The Alfred State College (ASC) business department welcomed high school students from five local schools as they hosted the Regional DECA competition.
The Alfred State College (ASC) business department welcomed high school students from five local schools as they hosted the Regional DECA competition.
DECA, Distributive Education Club of America, is an international marketing organization that helps students develop skills for successful business careers, build self-esteem, learn leadership skills and practice community service. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. There are more than 5,000 chapters worldwide.
Business Department Chair Susan Gorman is thrilled to have this event on campus. “This partnership provides an opportunity for both educational institutions at the secondary and higher education levels to learn from each other about applied, hands-on activities that will engage the next generation of student learners.”
Each student receives a business situation and has ten minutes to prepare a presentation. After their preparation time, students present their ideas to a judge and receive a score for their presentation.
Awards are given to the top scoring students overall and in each school district. Top finishers advanced to the state competition in March in Rochester.
Alfred State business department professors Mark Bloxsom and Joe Bailey joined Gorman as judges along with various local business and school leaders.