DECA has arranged special considerations for airfare for those attending the 2020 Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference in Orlando, FL, and the International Career Development Conference in Nashville, TN. Check out some special deals and discounts for air travel below.…
The end of the year signals many things - the holiday season, finals week and a well-deserved winter break for students across the globe. For Collegiate DECA members, however, the end of 2019 means the beginning of the competitive season,…
DECA has a full lineup of educational conferences for its members and advisors coming in 2020 and beyond. Check out conference dates and locations, and be sure to mark your calendars now so you’ll never miss an amazing experience. Emerging…
Through a generous contribution from AT&T, 27 DECA members from four schools were able to attend The Ultimate DECA Power Trip conference in November. The following is a reflection from one of the attendees. I was shocked to be selected…
With the Central Region Leadership Conference approaching rapidly, here are some essential items beyond your usual list that you’ll need to brave the cold and champion the conference! 1. Winter Gear With daily high temperatures looking to be around 25…
Attention Central Region! On December 6-8, 2019, get ready for the Central Region Leadership Conference (CRLC) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During #DECACRLC, you’ll be surrounded by 1,700 DECA members for three days while you explore Minneapolis, prepare for competition, hear from…
Nearly 300 Collegiate DECA members from 17 associations attended the 2019 ENGAGE Conference in Chicago, IL on November 21-23, 2019. The weekend included three days of non-stop networking, powerful speakers, career exploration, competition and captivating EduTours. One highlight of the…
DECA is pleased to announce it will be participating at the ACTE CareerTech Vision 2019 Conference in Anaheim, California, in December. Stop by and visit DECA at booth #430 on Thursday, December 5, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and…
Today marks just three days until the Opening Session of the Ultimate DECA Power Trip 2020. The executive team cannot wait to see all of the great emerging leaders at this conference! To help you prepare, let’s break down the…
The UCF Summer Experience in Entrepreneurship is a unique workshop that empowers students to delve deeper into their true passions and interests and harness them in a way that provides clarity for them to move forward as change-makers in the…
DECA was honored to participate in the MBA Research & Curriculum Center Conclave this weekend in Louisville with Kevin Reisenauer, North Dakota DECA Association Advisor and MBAResearch Board Chair; Frank Peterson, Acting Executive Director; Scott Stump, Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical and…
Who’s excited for this year's Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Washington, D.C.?! I know that the entire Executive Officer team can’t wait! Be sure to register by October 14 because you do not want to miss the most exciting #DECAPowerTrip…
Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed right before traveling If so, I can relate. Here’s a little bit about me: For years, I have struggled with not being able to properly prepare myself for traveling to DECA conferences, competitions and…
Signature Sessions for Marketing & Business CTE Professionals at CareerTech VISION December 4-7, 2019 | Anaheim, California ACTE's CareerTech VISION, the largest gathering of career and technical educators in the country, presents a collection of sessions focused on marketing and…
During my two terms as a New Hampshire DECA Chartered Association Officer, I had the opportunity to attend and present a workshop at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip. I have found these experiences to be some of my most instructive…
If you're a veteran DECA member, you already know that DECA’s regional conferences are the highlight of the season! This year it’s ALL EYES NORTH as the Central Region Leadership Conference (CRLC) will be hosted in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on December…
DECA is excited to announce that The Startup Studio will host its “Learn to Start” experience at DECA’s Innovations and Entrepreneurship Conference this November 15-17, 2019, in Washington, D.C. In a time where market change is exponential, The Startup Studio…
Looking for a comprehensive overview of contemporary curricula, pedagogy, and program development strategies, including dialogue with leading educators and industry executives? Hoping to learn how to use student organizations to apply and reinforce learning, to provide leadership development and to engage…
If you are a chapter or chartered association officer who attended the Emerging Leader Summit in San Diego, then you know it was an incredible time for everyone involved. Between endless networking, instructive EMPOWER and ELEVATE sessions, and an amazing night at Belmont Park it was truly an amazing experience. If you happened to miss out, here’s what happened:
The 2018-2019 IMPACT Program awards were presented at the Chartered Association Officer luncheon in Orlando at #DECAICDC! Congratulations to the following 15 Chartered Association Officer teams for submitting entries to showcase the impact they had in their respective associations: Arizona,…
Congratulations to the competitive event winners at the 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida! View the Comprehensive Competitive Events Results here. Rewatch the livestreams from general sessions here. Learn more about the 2019-2020 Executive Officer Team here. Awards…
Elected at the 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, the 2019-2020 Executive Officer Team is eager to represent DECA members around the globe this year. Here we go, DECA! PRESIDENT D’Andre Vasquez D’Andre Vasquez is a three-year…
Congratulations to the finalists at the 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida! These competitors will compete in the final round of competition on Tuesday, April 30. Winners will be announced at the Grand Awards Session at 8:00…
DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the Grand Opening Session of the 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Fla., will include a special performance by Blue Man Group.
Set Your Own Goals If your only experience running is the day each year you are forced to run a mile in gym class, you're not alone! This certainly doesn't mean you shouldn't run, but it also doesn't mean you…
DECA is pleased to announce Ben Nemtin as the keynote speaker at the Grand Opening Session of the 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference. Ben is the creator, executive producer and cast member of the MTV series, “The Buried Life,” which aired in over 80 countries and is MTV's highest rated show ever on iTunes.
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Through a generous contribution from the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, DECA is able to provide thirty (30) $750 travel scholarships to high school DECA members attending the 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida.
DECA has arranged special considerations for airfare and rental cars for those attending the 2019 International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL this April.
From A-Z, California DECA pulled out all the stops to make this the best conference in the west.
The journey began with the 536-mile car ride from Akron, Ohio to Baltimore, Maryland. There were seven of us chosen for this amazing opportunity and we were headed to one of the biggest events that one could go to— The Ultimate DECA Power Trip.
Every month the Executive Officer team is hosting an opportunity through the video chat supporter on Zoom for student leaders to share ideas and get to know one another. Centered around a key topic for the month members share their experiences and ideas which are then documented for future generations of DECA association and chapter leaders. On December 18th at 10 PM EST, join the Executive Officer team as we discuss chapter fundraising.
Western Region Vice President, Jonathan Wilson, interviewed Samantha Murray and Sydnee Johnson from Kelso High School in Washington about their experiences in Southern California at the Western Region Leadership Conference.
This past weekend close to 1,000 members and advisors gathered near the world-famous Inner Harbor for one of the best DECA conferences of the year.
Are you #CRStrong? Learn about what goes on at the annual DECA CRLC!
