Chapter Activities
Community Service
- Spring Fashion Show
- Spring Carnival
Career Development Activities
- Marketing Research
- Partnerships
- Guest Speakers
Fundraising
- School-Based Enterprise (Laker Landing)
- Bagel Sales
- Local restaurant fundraisers
COMPETITIONS AND COSTS
- WBHS DECA Dues- $35 which includes student t-shirt, membership card, membership certificate, and registration fee for the district conference or entry into either the virtual business competition or for written project submission for the state conference. Dues must be paid by October 1st
- Local Competition-TBA | WBHS | 7AM-10:30 AM
- District 6 Competition: Friday, December 17 | Lawrence Tech | Students excused under field trip
- State Career Development Competition: Thursday, March 10- Saturday, March 12 |Detroit, Michigan | Approx $250 | Students excused under field trip
- International Career Development Conference | April 22-27 | Atlanta, GA | Approx $850 | Students excused under field trip
Payments: Payments are required in full a minimum of one month prior to competition. Payment may be made in cash, check payable to West Bloomfield High School, or to the efunds page on the district website.
Note: Travel costs depend upon WBHS fundraisers, business partnerships, and donations. Students may apply for scholarships early in the year to help reduce expenses. Those with financial concerns should contact one of the DECA advisors directly. Our goal is for all students who qualify to attend a conference to be able to do so.
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DECA New Member Week
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an optional activity. It provides the opportunity to earn college scholarships, travel, network with industry executives, become college-ready, and build your college and professional resume. It will not impact them negatively by not joining.
Can any WBHS student join DECA?
No, they must be enrolled in a co-curricular DECA-related course. This includes Marketing, Advanced Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Growing Your Own Business, Personal Finance, Accounting, or AP Economics.
How many students participate in DECA?
Approximately 200-250 WBHS students participate in DECA each year. DECA is the largest WBHS club or activity.
When do students meet? How much time is required outside of school?
DECA is built into the curriculum within each course. Students have an opportunity to choose from among a number of competitive events based on their personal interests and availability. Students may choose an event that requires little outside work and some will choose a paper that requires a great deal more. They should see their instructor.
Do students have to attend the conferences?
This is the best part of DECA and what students enjoy most. Students are expected to attend conferences if they qualify. Costs, dates, and scholarship information are listed on this page
Who travels with the students?
Conferences are chaperoned by West Bloomfield School District DECA advisors, teachers, and administrators. Parents are welcome to book their own travel, but students must stay with our chapter.
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