Q: What does DECA stand for?
A: “DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges across the globe. We stand for competence, innovation, integrity and teamwork.” (The acronym used to be Distributive Education Clubs of America. The organization moved away from this once our goals shifted from training students to go from High School - Work to High School - College/Career Training)
Q: What is DECA’s tagline or identifier?
A: The DECA logo now stands on its own. DECA should be described using our current mission statement. (DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.)
Q: What does DECA do for students?
A: DECA enhances the co-curricular education of members through a comprehensive learning program that integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business and promotes competition.
Q: What is the goal of DECA's activities?
A: DECA’s activities assist in the development of academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders.