By ASHLEY TRUJILLO
Daily Press Staff Writer
The week is National DECA Week and Artesia High School members are spending time promoting the organization throughout their school and community.
The nationwide program is designed to teach students leadership and professional skills that will help to prepare them for life after high school.
Students interested in pursuing careers in marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and marketing sales and service participate in the program and learn about their chosen fields.
Members are also given the opportunity to gain work experience; they are allowed to hold jobs as part of their senior year.
“It teaches you work skills, life skills, and how to manage money,” Artesia’s DECA president, Rica Perez said. … For the rest of the story, subscribe in print and on the web.
