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Van Buren Tech students from the Business, Management & Administration and Marketing, Sales & Business programs competed at the District 3 DECA Competition, which included 24 schools and nearly 850 students.
Through DECA, Van Buren Tech students applied classroom learning to real-world business challenges. Students completed career-cluster exams and participated in role-plays and case studies judged by industry professionals, demonstrating skills in communication, problem-solving, financial literacy, and leadership.
Several Van Buren Tech students earned medals, including:
Rachael Drauch (Marcellus) – Overall medal, Food Marketing Series (qualified for State)
Jacie McNair (South Haven) – Test medal, Business Services Marketing
Isaiah Wendt (Watervliet) – Event medal and Overall medal, Business Services Marketing (qualified for State)
Derek Ruimveld (Lawton) – Test medal, Event medal, and Overall medal, Personal Financial Literacy (qualified for State)
Chris Ferrell (Lawton) – Test medal, Quick Serve Restaurant Series
Finn Clancy (Mattawan) and Wesley McCorry (Lawton) – Event medal, Start-Up Business Plan