Competitive events are aligned with the National Curriculum Standards in the career clusters of marketing, business management and administration, finance, and hospitality and tourism.
District and state-level competitions are returning to in-person this year!
Preparing for the Competition
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Categories
Each member will be assigned a category relating to their interest. Within a greater umbrella of career clusters, members have an opportunity to explore niche interests. Clusters include Business Management and Administration, Hospitality and Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Finance.
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Written Exam
Members will partake in a written exam or report relating to their category. This will be completed at Barnstable High School before the in-person competition. Exams are 100 multiple choice questions.
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Interactive Component
With an industry professional serving as a judge, members will respond to a business scenario relating to their category.
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Business Attire
For competition and other DECA events, business attire is required. Click the button below to learn more about appropriate outfits for each occasion.