DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA values competence, innovation, integrity and teamwork. With over 11,000 members, DECA is preparing its emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to be college and career ready.
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA values competence, innovation, integrity and teamwork. With over 11,000 members, DECA is preparing its emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to be college and career ready.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a student organization for all middle and high school students participating in business and computer science programs. As an integral part of the business and computer science instructional program, FBLA provides opportunities for students to develop technical and career-supportive competencies. Participation in FBLA activities promotes civic and personal responsibility; helps students develop business development skills and establish career goals; and prepares them for useful citizenship and productive careers.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work and social issues through family and consumer sciences education. Through cooperative and competitive programs, FCCLA members develop skills for life including character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation. Participation in national programs and co-curricular chapter activities enables FCCLA members to learn cooperation, take responsibility, develop leadership and give service.
The FFA Organization provides an avenue for developing leadership skills. As an integral, intracurricular component of the agricultural education program, the FFA has numerous systems to deliver instruction in leadership. In addition, FFA provides incentives for improved student performance through its awards program. Teachers of agriculture have always stressed the problem solving and decision making approach to teaching. Through this approach, students are better equipped to cope with changes that are constantly occurring, not only in agricultural industry but also in life in general. The strength of the program lies in the flexibility and dedication of teachers whose philosophy is, "We don't just teach agriculture, we teach students."
The Health Science Technology Education Student Organization (HOSA) enhances the development of academic and technical skills and provides opportunities to develop leadership and communication skills for health science students. Serving future health professionals since 1976, HOSA was created with the idea of providing students opportunities to develop as a leader and a future employee.
In addition to classroom and field experiences, students will participate in SkillsUSA, a national nonprofit organization. SkillsUSA build and enforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communication skills. It emphasizes total quality at work--high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA is ranked in top 10 in the nation with over 10,000 active members.
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