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SSS DECA chapter attends Career Development Conference
from May 2023
by Johnston Now
Submitted by SMITHFIELD-SELMA HIGH SCHOOL
SMITHFIELD — Smithfield-Selma High School students competed recently at the annual N.C. Distributive Education Clubs of America Career Development Conference. DECA is a business club that aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to excel in their future careers.
Ninety-seven percent of chapters from all over the state arrived at the Greensboro Koury Convention Center to compete, network and attend workshops. Additionally, a select number of chapters were given awards for their hard work in improving their chapter.
SSS DECA members worked hard to earn high placements in their selected events. If they are a top six finalist in their selected event, they are given a chance to compete at the International Career Development Conference, or, if they are an overall finalist, they are given the chance to participate in workshops at ICDC.
The SSS DECA members who achieved an award and a chance to advance to ICDC were Jude Reece for second place in Human Resources Management, Greer Lee and Bryannah Harbinson Wheeler for finalist in the Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making and Jackeline Garcia Ulloa, Sherelle McDaniel and Joseph Evans for first place in the Innovation Plan Event.
“It’s a great opportunity and it gives students the chance to take learning from inside the classroom to real-world scenarios,” said SSS student and DECA member Stuart Guerrero-Hernandez.
