Minneapolis College's DECA Members Placed in National Competition
In a recent business case competition in Alexandria, 3 Minneapolis College DECA students qualified for national competition later this year.
Mitch Homburg got first place in Entrepreneurship Operations and second place in Restaurant and Food Service Management.
Minneapolis College DECA attendees Maja Gonzalez and CJ Bettis also placed for nationals.
According to Minneapolis College Business Management Instructor Jason Cussler:
"These competitions are super intense. You get 30 minutes to read over a complex business case that has a difficult problem to solve. After those 30 minutes, you have to present your solution to a group of industry experts. It's no cakewalk. You need confidence and expertise to win."
The State Career Development Conference was at the Arrowhead Resort & Conference Center in Alexandria and took place on February 27 - 28, 2020.
The conference provides students with the opportunity to experience real life business scenarios through competition and connect to potential employers through networking events and feedback. Experienced industry professionals interact with students in a judged format and students are rewarded for their work at the awards ceremonies.
Kudos to Mitch Homburg, Maja Gonzalez and CJ Bettis!