Back from the Michigan Collegiate DECA Career Development Conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the business Huskies of Michigan Technological University made a strong first appearance, participating in and winning competitions while earning a spot to nationals.
Student competitors included:
- Jaylen Body (management)—first place, hotel and lodging
- Sammy Perrone (marketing)—first place, fashion merchandising and marketing
- Lexi Dembrowski (accounting with data analytics)—first place, financial accounting
- Ethan Semenchuk (engineering management)—third place, corporate finance
- Madelyn Carey (accounting and finance)—third place, financial accounting
- Zach Hooper (management information systems)—third place, entrepreneurship operations
- Lexi Dembrowski and Madelyn Carey—second place, event planning
Their successful showing qualifies the team for the national competition in April at the International Career Development Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.
In addition to the competitions, students contributed to roundtable discussions where they chose from topics including: Global citizen strategy, career tips and tricks, nonverbal communication, and conflict resolution.
The conference was attended in person by Collegiate DECA groups from Cleary University, Davenport University, Michigan State University, and the University of Michigan. Eastern Michigan University, Kettering University, and Northwood University competed virtually.
Between functions, the Huskies explored downtown Kalamazoo and visited with downstate-based parents (and enjoyed home-baked cookies!). Other social highlights included singing carpool karaoke and navigating fresh snow to the Mackinac Bridge.
It was a fun and successful trip!
To support Michigan Tech DECA’s goals and travels, connect with Advisor Jenny Apriesnig. Follow the group on Instagram @mtu_deca.
About the College of Business
The Michigan Tech College of Business offers undergraduate majors in accounting, construction management, economics, engineering management, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing, as well as a general business option. Graduate degrees include the TechMBA®, a Master of Engineering Management, a Master of Science in Accounting, and a Master of Science in Applied Natural Resource Economics.