Congratulations to the following chapters selected to receive the VBC–DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grant provided by the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation. The curriculum grant will begin with the 2026-2027 school year and will continue for three years.
The Foundation strives to increase the knowledge and skills of the hotel industry among high school students nationwide by providing much-needed curriculum to schools and offering scholarships to students who exhibit an interest in hospitality careers.
The Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) – DECA Hotel Challenge aims to build awareness of career opportunities in the hospitality industry. To accomplish this goal, the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation funded the development of the VBC–DECA Hotel Challenge, provides curriculum materials to 10 DECA chapters, and awards student travel scholarships that remove barriers to participation at DECA’s International Career Development Conference (ICDC).
Congratulations to the following schools:
- Athens Community Career Academy (GA)
- Burncoat High School (MA)
- Willamette High School (OR)
- Ballinger High School (TX)
- Swansboro High School (NC)
- Verrado High School (AZ)
- Staten Island Technical High School (NY)
- Colonia High School (NJ)
- Ridgway High School (PA)
- Booker T. Washington High School (VA)
Best wishes to students from these schools as they explore the many careers available in the hospitality industry!
