DECA PARTNERSHIP

Johnson & Wales University is internationally renowned for its strength in experiential education, and for its active engagement in DECA. We attract hundreds of high school DECA students each year who are looking to continue their affiliation in college to further their professional development, build their résumés and deepen their leadership skills.

Internships are a core part of our education. It’s how many of our students find their first job. In 2015-2016, more than 3,600 students interned at sites in 50 states and 32 countries. More than 3,100 on-campus interviews were conducted that same year. JWU’s nationally recognized program has been honored with the William M. Burke Presidential Award for Excellence in Experiential Education, presented by the National Society for Experiential Education.

HOW DECA MEMBERS CAN ENGAGE

Last year, JWU awarded DECA students with National Student Organizations (NSO) scholarships totaling more than $24 million. As members of DECA, students may be eligible for an NSO scholarship ranging from $500 to full tuition.

ABOUT JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with more than 15,000 graduate, undergraduate and online students at its four campuses in Providence, Rhode Island; North Miami, Florida.; Denver, Colorado; and Charlotte, North Carolina.

An innovative educational leader, the university offers degree programs in arts and sciences, business, culinary arts, design and engineering, education, health and wellness, hospitality, nutrition and physician assistant studies. Its unique model integrates arts and sciences and industry-focused education with work experience and leadership opportunities, inspiring students to achieve professional success and lifelong personal and intellectual growth. The university’s impact is global, with alumni from 123 countries pursuing careers worldwide. For more information, visit jwu.edu.