Seventeen Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) students competed in the 2026 State DECA competition on February 19-20, 2026 in Willmar, MN. Each student participated in 2 events. Twenty-one times ATCC students were top-8 finalists in their events. Of those, two individuals earned a first-place award, three individuals and four teams earned second place, and one individual earned third place.
Special honors:
Abbreviations used in the lists below note students’ primary majors. Some students may have multiple majors.
Business-to-Business Marketing
Digital Marketing Strategies
Entrepreneurship – Starting a Business
Event Planning
Fashion Merchandising
Financial Accounting
Financial Statement Analysis
Hotel and Lodging
Marketing Management
Restaurant and Food Service
Retail Management
Sports Marketing
Travel and Tourism
Next up for our students, DECA Internationals (ICDC) in Louisville, KY April 18th – 21st.
Competitive events supported by DECA propel winners from local to state levels and finally to the international level. The success, confidence, recognition and awards that students earn in this program are crucial to their success in business careers.
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Alexandria Technical & Community College creates opportunity for individuals and businesses through education, innovation, and leadership. The college's high-quality technical and transfer programs and services meet their needs, interests, and abilities and strengthens the economic, social, and cultural life of Minnesota's communities.
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