Albright College will host and sponsor a Pennsylvania DECA competition for high school students on its Reading, Pa., campus, Tues. Dec. 7.
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards, Pennsylvania DECA competitions challenge students in the career-minded topics of marketing, business management and administration, finance, hospitality and tourism. In addition to a written component, student-competitors will interact with industry professionals on campus, serving as judges.
Winners of the Albright competition will be eligible to compete at the State Career Development Conference in late January.
Boasting 5,300 chapters across the country, Pennsylvania’s DECA chapters operate in more than 80 high schools across the state, with approximately 4,600 members in rural, suburban and urban areas. In Pennsylvania, DECA aims to enhance marketing, management and entrepreneurship education. Students develop skills and competencies for careers, build self-esteem, experience leadership, and practice community service. DECA promotes the partnership of education and business.
Named a top national college by Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education and U.S. News & World Report, Albright College (founded 1856) is home to a diverse community of learners cultivating integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. The college’s flexible curriculum encourages students to combine and cross majors to create individualized academic programs. Close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options create opportunities for Albright graduates to exceed their own expectations. Located in Reading, Pa., Albright is home to undergraduate students, adult learners and graduate students.
