Join DECA as a professional member and see first hand the dedication of our members while supporting their journey into business, finance, hospitality, marketing, and entrepreneurship. 

Benefits include: 

• Official Professional Membership

• Community Service Opportunities

• Access to Social Networking Events

• Mentor Emerging Entrepreneurs

• Friends of Spartan DECA leadership opportunities

DECA has a proven record of executing dynamic partnerships with a wide variety of businesses, foundations, associations, colleges and universities. DECA’s partnerships are based on shared missions, identified goals and clearly defined deliverables. Our partnerships enhance the classroom experience by providing real world application to learning. In exchange, our partners can promote their brand, as well as connect and engage with our members through our educational programs. Together, we can help prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for college and careers. Friends of Spartan DECA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Benefits include:

Access to Future Business Leaders for Talent Recruitment: Sanderson DECA attracts a diverse group of high achieving students who are passionate about business and leadership. You can engage with students, showcase your industry expertise, and potentially identify future employees or interns while showcasing your organization's values, culture, and career opportunities. 

Brand Exposure and Networking: Sanderson engages a significant number of attendees through various events, including students, educators, and industry professionals who are influential stakeholders in the field of business. Build relationships with potential clients, partners, and mentors that can lead to collaborations, business referrals, and industry insights. 

Thought Leadership and Expertise: Businesses that sponsor Sanderson DECA can position themselves as thought leaders and experts in their respective industries as a trusted resource and authority in the eyes of the students and educators. Through workshop presentations, panel discussions, or keynote speeches, sponsors can share their knowledge, insights, and best practices with attendees.

Corporate Social Responsibility: Sponsoring Sanderson DECA demonstrates a commitment to supporting education and investing in the development of future leaders, contributing to their future personal and professional growth. 

Volunteering with DECA allows you to make a real difference in the preparation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. Whether it’s through judging competitive events and discovering the detail and depth DECA members put into their projects or sitting down with graduating members to answer their questions on college and careers, you’ll begin to see how DECA members are ready to make an impact in our world.

All volunteers must complete the WCPSS volunteer screening each year.

Click the link below to start your volunteer registration:

https://myvolunteer.com/wcpss/volunteer/login