prepared projects
Below are some videos and descriptions from our members about some of the different prepared project events offered by Collegiate DECA. Check them out and see which ones you might be interested in!
Advertising Campaign
One (1) to three (3) students prepare and present an advertising campaign for any service, product, company or business. You have 15 minutes to present your campaign to the judge. There is also a written component (15 pages). The objective for the advertising campaign changes each year.
Watch the video to learn first-hand how some of our past members completed their project!
business research
Business Research is an event in the business management & administration cluster. One (1) to three (3) students partner with a local business to conduct research in the local market. A new research topic, or area to improve, is presented annually in the event guidelines. Students will prepare a written research report and present findings and strategies for improvement. The objective for the advertising campaign changes each year.
Hear about a graduated member's experience with this project in the video!
Entrepreneurship
- Starting a Business
One (1) to three (3) students develop a proposal to start a business. As entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital, the participant(s) will present the proposal to judges acting as potential investors or financial institution representatives. The proposed business may be a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or franchise. The business plan will take the form of an essay submitted to the judges ahead of competition.
Check out the video to hear about one of our former member's first-hand experience with the project!
professional sales
The Professional Sales event involves the participant’s selection of a product(s) and/or service(s), and the organization and delivery of a sales presentation to a group of potential buyers of any item or items to be sold to a company for resale; or any industrial or trade product or service to be used in a company, firm or store in the operation of its business; or a product or service to be sold to the ultimate consumer.
Watch the video to learn more from a past member!