Are You Ready to DECA?!

DECA membership is part of all the business and marketing courses. During the semester, you will be working on competitive events and activities as part of your course curriculum. 

If you do not have one of Ms. Oliver's classes, you are still welcome to join DECA and participate along with your fellow St. James High School DECA teammates in the competitive events and activities! 

DECA is the place for you! 

Next Steps:

Get the Edge Membership Video.mp4

More About DECA

DECA members benefit greatly from the experience they gain through events, the contacts they make among their peers and business partners, as well as the opportunity to apply for exclusive scholarships. 

Membership Video

DECA has a tremendous impact on student achievement and prepares members to be college and career-ready. 

23-24 Membership Video.mp4

Emerging Leaders & Entrepreneurs

DECA is an integral component of a program of courses within the marketing, business management, finance, and hospitality and tourism career clusters, as well as entrepreneurship and personal financial literacy.

Career Cluster Poster.pdf

Scholarship Programs

DECA’s scholarship program provides over $200,000 to high school and college DECA members at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) each year. 

Many corporate partners of DECA provide scholarships through the DECA scholarship program. 

DECA Inc. administers the program based on guidelines set by the donor. DECA scholarships are strictly merit-based. The application will open in Fall of each year.

Competitive Events

Learn more about each competitive event. Below is the official list of competitive events for DECA’s International Career Development Conference. Please check with your chartered association advisor for competitive events offered in your chartered association.

23-24 Competitive Events.pdf