On Thursday, November 4, Bluffton University will host the DECA District 3 fall conference. Over 200 high school students from more than 10 area high schools will be participating in the event.

With the possibility to advance to state and national competition, on November 4 students will sharpen their analytical and presentation skills in areas including public relations, branding, job interviewing, and case analysis.

To help these students, we are looking for judges in the following areas:

Team Case Study (judges are needed from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 1 p.m.).

Series (role play) and Job Interview (judges are needed from 9:45 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m.).

If you are looking for a way to serve your community and connect with local high school students, please consider joining us on November 4. 

Please reach out to Jason Swartzlander (swartzlanderj@bluffton.edu or call 419-358-3406) with any questions or to reserve your spot. 

What is DECA?

DECA is a non-profit high school and college student organization that “prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.” Founded in 1946, DECA has 3,200 high school chapters with nearly 150,000 students and 210 university chapters with nearly 6,000 members.