Organization: Distributive Education Clubs of America
Mission: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.
Activities: Educational services and scholarships - DECA provides educational programs to high school and college students around the globe through its various conferences, competitive events, publications and resource materials. DECA is organized into two unique student divisions, the high school division and collegiate division, each with programs designed to address the learning styles, interests and focus of its members. DECA's student members leverage their DECA experience to become academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders.DECA enhances the preparation for college and careers by providing co-curricular educational programs that integrate into classroom instruction, applying learning in the context of business, connecting to businesses and the community and promoting competition. DECA sponsors conferences and competitive events each year to bring the high school and collegiate members into the larger DECA community while providing unique opportunities to extend classroom learning.Advisory board and other projects - DECA's business partners provide strategic advice on organizational policy, professional insight on content and crucial financial support for programming. Some of DECA's business partners participate on its national advisory board. These partners enhance the classroom experience by providing "real world" applications to learning.Professionals and alumni - DECA advisors have unparalleled access to resources to enhance the classroom experience, bring learning to life and motivate students. Performance improvement tools and resources for chapter advisors ensure effective use of DECA's comprehensive learning program designed to enhance student achievement. DECA's professional network also allows DECA advisors to share resources and ideas among colleagues and enhance their skills through advisor professional development.
NTEE category: Education
Secondary category: Youth Development