DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.
DECA is a "co-curricular" club that is part of the Marketing program at Brighton High School. DECA is tied to the Marketing program curriculum.
In order to be in DECA, students must currently be enrolled in one of the following Marketing program classes:
(Accounting, Business Law, Entrepreneurship, Marketing I, Marketing II, or Sports & Entertainment Marketing).
Those who want the FULL BENEFIT of DECA should take Marketing first.
DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program
- Integrates into Classroom Instruction – An integral component of classroom instruction, DECA activities provide authentic, experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers.
- Applies Learning – DECA members put their knowledge into action through rigorous problem-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes.
- Connects to Business – Partnering with businesses at the local and broader levels provides DECA members realistic insight into the industry and promotes meaningful, relevant learning.
- Promotes Competition – As such in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and increase their performance. **Video courtesy of Michigan DECA
- District Conference: January 2021 - Ypsilanti, MI
- State Career Development Conference: March 2021- Detroit, MI
- International Career Development Conference: April -May 2021 – Anaheim, CA
