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The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins) was most
recently reauthorized in August 2006.
The purpose of Perkins is to provide individuals with the academic and technical
skills needed to succeed in a knowledge and skills based economy through
career and technical education.
Under the law, Missouri receives about $22.4 Million per year in federal funds to
support career and technical education programs across the state.
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1 DECA Descriptor 2 International Association Level
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical
3 4 National Membership
Education Act
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,DECA Descriptor DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs
for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and
management in high schools and colleges around
the globe.
Formation of National DECA The first interstate conference occurred in Memphis,
TN, in 1947 where the first national officer team was
elected.
National Headquarters Located in Reston, VA - opened in 1976
MO DECA contributed $10,000 to the opening of the
headquarters and was recognized with the MO
room.
Charter States MO was one of the 17 states which adopted the
National constitution and the official name in 1948.
National Membership More than 200,000 members in all 50 US states, the
District of Columbia, Canada, China, Germany, Guam,
Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
MO DECA Eligiability Students must be currently enrolled in a marketing or
cooperative education course in order to hold
membership in DECA. Students enrolled in other
courses taught by a certified marketing teacher
currently teaching at least one approved marketing
course and serving as a DECA advisor also are
eligible for DECA membership. The course content
must align with a state approved DECA competitive
event for the student to be eligible for membership.
Advisors Adults charged with the responsibilities for giving
guidance to the chapter and state associations.
Delegates The term which refers to any DECA member,
including
advisors, attending DECA approved activities.
, DECA Incorporated The legal identity of the adult group responsible for
DECA.
Chapter Level -Marketing Education students and Cooperative
Education
students make up the school chapter of DECA.
-Chapters elect student officers for local leadership
positions.
-Chapter members participate in school and
community based projects.
State Association Level -Chapter members join the State Association of
DECA.
-Representatives of local chapters provide
recommendations for the State Association of DECA.
-Chapter members run for state office at an annual
election conference. State Officers provide
leadership for the organization.
-One or more designated individuals serve as the
State
Advisor(s) of the Missouri Association of DECA. They
provide leadership and coordination of state level
activities and programs.
-Six local chapter advisors comprise the Missouri
DECA
Board of Directors.
-Outstanding chapter members represent their
chapters in state sponsored activities, competitive
events, and
leadership/career development events.