Explore DECA
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See what DECA is all about and catch a glimpse of how DECA can bring your classroom to life. |
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Ever wonder what DECA is? Click here for our mission and guiding principles.
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An overview of key DECA facts. Find out how DECA is preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
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Want to learn more about the success of California DECA and the impact it makes on its members?
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DECA's Competitive Events Program
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Are you students prepared for college? Does the idea of looking for a career make them nervous? In DECA you will learn how to help your students become college & career ready! |
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Explore all of the events available to you when you become a DECA member today.
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Additional Competitive Event Resources
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Through DECA, find out how to connect courses to curiculum from the ultimate experiences.
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Curriculum + Competitive Events Take DECA farther by using the knowledge gained through your curriculum and applying these to DECA's competitive events.
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Overview of DECA's Competitive Events Program Read an overview of DECA's competitive events program including: career clusters & instructional areas, performance indicators, and much more. |
DECA Conferences
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Put Your Knowledge Into Action DECA members can build upon their current strengths and attributes through their desire to engage in DECA events and conferences that prepare them for college and professional careers. DECA's conferences bring our members into the larger DECA community while providing unique opportunities to extend classroom learning. |
DECA University is a training program designed specifically for chapter officers and chapter advisors. Training focuses on preparing students for their role as chapter officers; whether that is as a veteran chapter member, chapter officer, committee chairperson, chapter board member, or any other chapter leadership position. California DECA partners with AEG, The LA Galaxy, FIDM, and San Francisco Giants to deliver this partial day training program that includes a social event at some of California's most exciting sports franchises. Learn more about this conference and download the registration information.The annual Advisor Conference focuses on training and content prepared specifically for DECA advisors. Speakers and presenters focus on making the most of the DECA program, tips on integrating DECA into classroom instruction, DECA's competitive events program, best practices, idea sharing and much more. Learn more about this conference and download the registration information.
District Leadership Development Conference
The leadership conference for DECA members and advisors is the District Leadership Development Conferences. Held each fall in Northern California and Southern California, attendees will receive top-notch training in many areas of leadership. The conference is designed for general chapter members and leaders, with keynote speakers and training sessions covering such topics as goal setting, leadership, etiquette, communication, college and career success, and DECA's competitive events program. Learn more about this conference and download the registration information.
Western Region Leadership Conference (WRLC) is an experience no member will forget! The Western Region Leadership Conference brings thousands of DECA members from across the Western Region to exciting destinations including San Diego, Portland, Phoenix, Albuquerque and Seattle. The conference includes nationally recognized speakers and trainers, powerful workshops, inspiring business tours, cutting edge exhibits, and leadership training designed exclusively for chapter and state leaders of DECA. Advisor professional development sessions and competitive events are also offered to help everyone in DECA maximize their experience and benefit. Learn more about this conference and download the registration information.Sports, Entertainment and Fashion are the three key industries that make up California DECA's The L.A. Experience. The event is hosted in the exciting LA LIVE! portion of downtown Los Angeles, partnering with AEG, The Staples Center, GRAMMY MUSEUM, NOKIA Theatre, and Marriott. Attendees tour venues, hear from industry speakers, and receive first-hand experience in the business side of some of the most exciting venues and businesses in the sports, entertainment, and fashion industries. Learn more about this conference and download the registration information.
At the heart of the DECA organization is our competitive events program. The District Career Development Conferences (CDC), held in Northern California and Southern California each year, allow members to test their competitive skills and prepare for the State Career Development Conference. The CDC includes DECA's competitive events program with students presenting in front of judges from business and industry. Students increase their competitive success, receive recognition, and get the valuable experience to excel in DECA! Learn more about this conference and download the registration information.
The pinnacle of California DECA is the State Career Development Conference. Nearly 1,000 students from all over California come to compete for an opportunity to advance to the International Career Development Conference. Aside from competition, this three-day conference includes many networking opportunities, leadership sessions, and a chance to create lasting friendships among chapter members. Learn more about this conference and download the registration information.
The DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the highlight of the DECA year. Fourteen thousand high school students, advisors, businesspersons and alumni gather for several days of DECA excitement. Most participants at ICDC compete in one of DECA's competitive events. The top competitors in each event are recognized for their outstanding achievements. In addition to the competitive events, many students and advisors participate in a variety of leadership and career advancing academies. Learn more about this conference and download the registration information.
Community Engagement
DECA prepares the next generation to be community oriented by recognizing the benefit of service and responsibility to the community. DECA teaches its members to reach out to organizations they are passionate about and become involved in the community around them. DECA provides many community engagement opportunities for members through state and nation-wide community service efforts and competition.
Leadership Development
DECA prepares its members to be experienced leaders and empowers members through experience to provide effective leadership.
DECA develops experienced leaders by practicing key leadership skills such as goal setting, consensus building and project management. Members have numerous opportunities for leadership development from workshops and leadership academies at exciting conferences to serving as an elected officer at the local, state, or national level. Members are able to practice and apply their leadership training as community members, students, and peers.
What's Next?
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Find out how you can bring DECA to your school and start your own chapter today!
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Take your education to the next level by becoming a DECA member today and exploring the exciting new opportunities that DECA offers.
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Discover how DECA enriches your classroom, ties into career pathways, extends learning, motivates your students and provides you with the tools to promote your program and profession.
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Want to take DECA to the next level? There's DECA in college for that.
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Expanding Career Readiness Through Career & Technical Student Organizations Ensuring students are “college- and career-ready” has become a critical issue as concerns rise about the success of the U.S. education system and, ultimately, the country’s economic competitiveness. Find out how DECA can help your students become college-and career-ready today!
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