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    DECA is the ONE!

    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.

  • Why Join BURKEDECA?

     

     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 .
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    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 benefits of community service.
     

    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 Alumni Success Stories!

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Abbie (Leonard) Gunia - Class of 2016

Abbie (Leonard) Gunia, a 2016 Burke High School graduate and 2-year DECA member, exemplifies the spirit of leadership and service. As Vice President of Hospitality during her senior year, Abbie and her team organized Pink Week, a weeklong initiative that raised $1,500 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation through events like a pink color run and pink-outs at volleyball and football games. 🔷 Their efforts earned 3rd Place at State DECA and an automatic qualification for ICDC—a testament to their dedication and creativity.

"Some of my best memories are from DECA competitions. I enhanced my public speaking, built my social network, and learned the value of preparation and timely deliverables. DECA is as close to the 'real world' as you can get in high school!"

Today, Abbie continues to make an impact as an Account Manager at Buildertrend. We’re proud of her accomplishments and the example she sets for current Burke DECA members. 🔷💙

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