December 1st

 The Raleigh Convention Center  

Information: 

• One roleplay prep (11/22/25 at 9 am)

• One test prep (11/8/25 at 9 am)

• THESE ARE MANDATORY

• Roleplay Prep: Roleplay refers to the interview portion of your DECA competition. This accounts for 50% of your overall score, so preparation is crucial. Members will learn the rubric they’re graded on, what the prompts look like, and how to succeed. We are holding ONE session.

• Test Prep: The DECA exam makes up 50% of your overall competition score, so strong test performance is essential. In this session, we’ll break down the structure of the test, review common question formats, and go over key content areas like marketing, finance, business management, and entrepreneurship. You’ll also learn effective test-taking strategies to boost your accuracy and confidence. We’re offering only ONE session—make sure you attend to be fully prepared!

9/26/26-9/28/26

The Koury Convention Center

Information:

• More Prep Information to come!

• States: students compete in a variety of business-related events, including roleplays, written projects, and exams, for a chance to qualify for ICDC (International Career Development Conference). In addition to competition, members can attend workshops, hear from keynote speakers, and experience networking opportunities with peers and professionals.