The Next Generation of Leaders
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
You’ve probably interacted with one of our current or past members because we have been training leaders for over 75 years. We currently have over 200,000 high school members and over 15,000 collegiate members in the United States and throughout the world.
We value competence, innovation, integrity, and teamwork and we invite you to get involved to see how DECA can help you grow as a leader and entrepreneur.
Impact Facts
DECA Members who graduate from college
DECA Members who receive scholarships for college
DECA Members who lives are changed for the better
Latest Updates
OR DECA Virtual SCDC Registration Is Open
Registration is open for SCDC 2021! Students will have the opportunity to compete, convene in general sessions, connect through workshops and experiences, meet this year’s state officer candidates, gain access to amazing leadership content and celebrate a year like no other! Register Today!
Volunteer To Judge
Do you have time to assist students with their career goals? DECA students need your help as a competitive events judge at the State Career Development Conference. Judging competitive events requires as little as a half-day time commitment, and you'll be assisting high school students as they work toward successful careers. These students have worked all year to prepare for [...]