Competitive Events

Consider a Role Play if...

You have strong communication skills.

Effective communication is paramount in role plays. Your ability to convey ideas, strategies, and solutions clearly and persuasively to judges can set you apart. If you excel in articulating your thoughts and influencing others through communication, role play events are a suitable choice. You can engage the judges with your well-honed communication skills.

You are great at analytical problem-solving.

Competing effectively in role plays requires strong problem-solving skills. If you thrive in analyzing complex business scenarios, identifying key issues, and proposing practical solutions under time pressure, you're well-suited for role play events. Your analytical thinking can lead to winning strategies. 

What is an Online Competition?

• DECA’s online events challenge members in online business simulations. Using an online program, members compete against other members in their region from their seats in the classroom to earn the opportunity to compete at the international level.

• Students can compete in multiple online competitions in addition to role play and written events.

​Consider an Online Competition if...

You're interested in the stock market.

In the Stock Market Game, students maintain a portfolio of investments which the goal of making as much money as possible. Students can invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs to create a diversified portfolio. Students are ranked based on the growth of their portfolio compared to the growth of the S&P 500 during the competition.

You enjoy playing games or running simulations.

In the Virtual Business Challenges, students run businesses in a simulation to make money. Options include running hotels, restaurants, retail stores, start up business, identifying accounting errors, and more! Students are ranked based on either profit, customer satisfaction, net worth, or correctly identifying accounting errors depending on the chosen competition. 

What is a Written Event?

• ​Requires a written paper and a prepared presentation

• Some require participants to take a career cluster exam as well.

Consider a Written Event if...

Your presentation skills shine with preparation.

While roleplay events demand quick thinking and delivery, they might not be your strength. If you excel when you've had time to practice, a written event is the ideal choice for you. You can dedicate months before the competition to refine your presentation, ensuring it's impeccable when you finally present it to a judge.

You're a great writer.

Your competitive event should reflect your strongest abilities. If you are a strong writer, a written event is for you! Your exceptional writing style will help you to compose an informative and captivating paper – a winning blend.

You have a unique idea that can captivate judges.

Whether it involves innovatively reviving a struggling business or conceptualizing the next revolutionary tech gadget, a written event offers an excellent platform for showcasing your groundbreaking ideas. Utilize your paper as a tool to pitch your idea to your judge.