North Dakota DECA
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MBA Research’s Top Ten Free Resources for the Classroom
MBA Research offers a variety of free resources for marketing and business administration teachers. However, it can become overwhelming to decide which resources to use. Learn about the top 10 resources teachers use and leave with a list of ready-to-go resources for your classroom.
DECA, Inc made the Competitive Events Transcripts from DECA ICDC available. Get the Event Transcripts here
DECA is pleased to provide competitive events transcripts for all competitors at this year’s DECA International Career Development Conference — free of charge!
DECA chapter advisors can obtain their entire chapter’s transcripts by logging in to the membership system at https://membership.decaregistration.com/. Click on the conferences tab, then high school ICDC registration and student transcripts. This will automatically download all transcripts for your chapter.
Certified Guest Services Professional Certification Now Available
In partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), DECA is pleased to offer students an opportunity to boost their diploma and resume with the Certified Guest Service Professionals (CGSP®) industry certification. To become certified by AHLEI, you must meet the knowledge and experience requirements and successfully complete a certification examination. DECA members who took the Hospitality and Tourism Cluster Exam at their state/provincial conference or at ICDC and scored at least 70% will be eligible for the Certified Guest Service Professionals (CGSP®) industry certification. Certifications are only available at the state/provincial level if the scores were reported by the state/provincial association.
The Certified Guest Service Professionals (CGSP®) industry certification will cost DECA members only $20, a sharply discounted rate compared to the general public and AHLEI members. See more information here.
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Congratulations
Collegiate DECA Advisors of the Year
2002: Donna Gutschmidt, LRSC, Devils Lake
2003: Greg Anderson, NDSCS, Wahpeton
2004: Greg Anderson, NDSCS, Wahpeton
2005: Donna Gutschmidt, LRSC, Devils Lake
2006: Billy Boyeff, MSU, Minot
2007: Donna Gutschmidt, LRSC, Devils Lake
2008: Karel Sovak, University of Mary
2009: Bruce Harmon, North Dakota State University
2010: Greg Anderson, NDSCS, Wahpeton
2011: Karel Sovak, University of Mary
2012: Greg Anderson, NDSCS, Wahpeton
2013: Keri Keith, Dakota College, Bottineau
2014: Robert Johnston, Mayville State University
2015: Dustin Olson, Mayville State University
2016: Greg Anderson, NDSCS, Wahpeton
2017: Cindy Brown, Lake Region State College
2018: Tawnya Bernsdorf, Minot State University
2019: Greg Anderson, NDSCS, Wahpeton
2020: Amber Aberle, Valley City State University
2021: Rob Johnston, Mayville State University
2022: Greg Anderson, NDSCS, Wahpeton
2023: Caroline Kozojed, University of Mary
2024: Dustin Olson, Mayville State University
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 project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes.
Connects to Business
Partnerships with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote meaningful, relevant learning.
Promotes Competition
As in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and improve their performance.
DECA prepares the next generation to be
Academically Prepared
DECA members are ambition, high-achieving leaders equipped to conquer the challenges of their aspirations.
Community Oriented
Recognizing the benefit of service and responsibility to the community, DECA members continually impact and improve their local and broader communities.
Professionally Responsible
DECA members are poised professionals with ethics, integrity and high standards.
Experienced Leaders
DECA members are empowered through experience to provide effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building and project implementation.
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General Info
DECA is a leadership organization for students at the high school or college level with an interest in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.
Strive to become an ambitious, high-achieving leader equipped to conquer the challenges of your aspirations.
Quick Info
Find a Chapter
Connect with DECA Members across the state. Find the name, advisor name and contact info on the Chapter Map Page. Happy Connecting!
Alumni Reconnect
We're reconnecting Alumni to an opportunity to give back to the Association that gave you so much along the way.
News & Events
With so many good things happening in our Chapters, it might be hard to keep up on the news! But you've come to the right place. See what's happening or submit your own DECA news here:
Parent Resources
We have a special place to help DECA Parents get through this thing called DECA. Here it is:
Career Opportunities
DECA provides a place to network with industry leaders at every turn and we're fielding requests all the time for DECA Grads or DECA Members to take on roles at the best companies. We'll be launching a cool resource in just a few weeks! Keep checking back.
Business Partners
We're in business to support students and we couldn't do it without the help of our Business Partners. See who they are and how you can support our mission here:
What is DECA?
DECA is a leadership organization for students at the high school or college level with an interest in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. DECA programs exist in 39 of our high schools and career and technology centers in the state. Nine colleges and universities have a Collegiate DECA Chapter.
DECA at both the high school and college levels focus on leadership development, community service learning, career awareness and social responsibility. Members pay local, state and national dues to receive membership benefits. Chapter members qualify to compete at the local, state, and national levels in career-related competitive events.
Mission Statement
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.
Vision
To provide the DECA experience for every student who seeks it throughout the state of North Dakota.
What We Do
Meet Your State Officers
Bring DECA to Your School
Contact ND DECA
Featured Alumni
Meet alumni DECA member Dan Harbeke.
A DECA Alumni from West Fargo High School, Dan is the author of the book, "Get In! How to Market Yourself and Become Successful at a Young Age." Dan currently works for Google as the Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager in the midwest.
He has served on a variety of boards including Junior Achievement in Utah, and the National History Museum. He has a marketing degree from Creighton University where he serves on the alumni board.
Important Dates
November 15-17, 2024
Power Trip, Charlotte, NC
February 13-14, 2025
ND DECA Collegiate Leadership Conference, Fargo - Collegiate Division
March 2-4, 2025
North Dakota DECA Career Development Conference, Bismarck - High School Division
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