TOP 8 REASONS TO JOIN DECA

1.Gaining Communication Skills

In DECA there are countless activities that help members build effective communication skills, including; presentations in class, prep role plays we have to practice with classmates, or mini-competitions.

2. Trips and Events

DECA has so many fun, exciting events; Pro Sports Career Day at Little Caesar's Arena. State CDC and ICDC. ICDC is an absolutely amazing trip. We go to destinations like Orlando, Florida, Nashville, Tennessee, Anaheim, California or Atlanta, Georgia.

3. Competition

One of the biggest components of DECA is competition, where you put what you learn in the classroom to the test. You can compete in role-plays, written events, projects, and so much more. It gives you the chance not only to discover what you're interested in but to also win and compete against people around the world.

4. College Help

In high school, the top priority for most students is to plan for the future. DECA offers a variety of state and national scholarships that their members can apply for. There are also colleges that sponsor and love DECA and pay for some if not all of our tuition.

5. Meet DECAmazing People

From your chapter to State CDC to ICDC, you are privileged with the opportunity to meet some downright amazing people. As a DECA member, you also get to hear from some successful business leaders and inspirational keynote speakers who understand how you are feeling as business students.

6. Job Opportunities

Did you know being in DECA looks amazing on a resume and even better to jobs and businesses? DECA teaches you the skills you need in order to be successful in a work environment like critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. DECA is also sponsored by many businesses that look to hire DECA students like Chipotle, Marriott, Office Depot, and many more.

7. Life Lessons and Hacks

Being in DECA you learn a lot of life skills and business information, DECA teaches you some lessons that the classroom and even sometimes your parents can’t teach you.

8. A Leadership Chance

In DECA you have plenty of chances to enhance your leadership. DECA teaches some of the biggest skills you need as a leader like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. In DECA there are several opportunities to grow your leadership from attending FLC (Fall Leadership Conference), to running to be a chapter, state, or national officer of DECA.