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On January 12, the DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) chapters of Canton, Plymouth, and Salem enthusiastically participated in the DECA District Career Development Conference. This event served as a platform for students to showcase their talents to business professionals and volunteer judges, affirming their potential as future leaders in the global workforce.
The conference offered a unique opportunity for these talented students, who have undergone a comprehensive year of marketing education. Currently enrolled in Advanced Marketing, Business Academy Marketing, or Marketing Sales and Services, these P-CEP students seamlessly integrate DECA as a co-curricular club, enhancing the leadership component of their courses.
For business professionals, the event was a chance to engage one-on-one with students well-versed in the principles of the free-enterprise system. It provided a sneak peek into the potential future employees or business owners these students could become, creating a dynamic exchange between current industry leaders and the leaders of tomorrow.
The ultimate goal for the DECA chapters was to secure a spot at the prestigious Michigan DECA State Career Development Conference in Detroit, Mich., scheduled for March 14 through Mar. 16. The students, showcased below, not only earned well-deserved medals for their outstanding performance in exams or role plays but also qualified to advance to the state competition.
This remarkable achievement underscores the dedication and excellence exhibited by the DECA chapters of Canton, Plymouth, and Salem as they continue to shape the future of business leadership within the P-CEP community.
